SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3SS

SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3SS, Southwark has recorded a total of 302 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.95 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3SS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 1505 crimes and a crime rate of 20.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 3SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3SS, encompassing approximately 9452 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 3SS area, explore the SE1 3SS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (1360.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (660.00% increase)

SE1 3SS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 46
  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • London Bridge (Station) with total crimes: 13

SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7931.950.00%
Theft from the person738.361360.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.72660.00%
Other theft294.02625.00%
Robbery233.070.00%
Public order162.43220.00%
Burglary121.690.00%
Shoplifting81.27700.00%
Drugs70.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.740.00%
Possession of weapons60.74500.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.54-64.29%
Theft from the person50.53-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.53-68.75%
Other theft40.53-50.00%
Drugs20.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.21-83.33%
Shoplifting10.11-92.31%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.63-71.93%
Theft from the person151.69-92.61%
Public order141.59-17.65%
Shoplifting131.48-50.00%
Drugs121.38140.00%
Other theft81.27-92.23%
Possession of weapons60.85200.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Robbery20.21-90.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-88.24%
Burglary10.21-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20355.011350.00%
Other theft10321.481616.67%
Violence and sexual offences5710.9096.55%
Anti-social behaviour476.030.00%
Shoplifting264.97160.00%
Robbery202.75900.00%
Bicycle theft172.120.00%
Public order171.8070.00%
Burglary141.800.00%
Drugs51.48-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.890.00%
Theft from the person143.070.00%
Public order101.480.00%
Shoplifting101.060.00%
Drugs61.060.00%
Other theft60.630.00%
Possession of weapons60.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.11-97.87%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10843.90-4.42%
Theft from the person9711.43-13.39%
Violence and sexual offences6010.26-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour476.3511.90%
Drugs204.970.00%
Robbery182.12-40.00%
Shoplifting161.9077.78%
Bicycle theft121.69100.00%
Public order111.27-31.25%
Burglary101.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.63-14.29%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11348.56-13.08%
Theft from the person11211.95-14.50%
Violence and sexual offences8411.8525.37%
Anti-social behaviour428.8916.67%
Robbery304.4430.43%
Drugs203.1711.11%
Public order162.12-36.00%
Burglary101.69-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.0611.11%
Shoplifting91.06-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.95-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.7420.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13150.9913.91%
Other theft13013.86-2.26%
Violence and sexual offences6713.758.06%
Anti-social behaviour367.09-38.98%
Public order253.8125.00%
Robbery232.649.52%
Drugs182.43-33.33%
Burglary111.90-15.38%
Vehicle crime111.16120.00%
Shoplifting111.16-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.16-30.77%
Bicycle theft50.95-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.53200.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13353.00-1.48%
Theft from the person11514.0715.00%
Violence and sexual offences6212.1710.71%
Anti-social behaviour596.5615.69%
Drugs276.24237.50%
Robbery212.86-4.55%
Public order202.2233.33%
Shoplifting152.1225.00%
Bicycle theft151.5950.00%
Burglary131.59-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson131.3862.50%
Vehicle crime51.38-16.67%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13546.9711.57%
Theft from the person10014.2814.94%
Violence and sexual offences5610.587.69%
Anti-social behaviour515.9237.84%
Robbery225.40-8.33%
Burglary192.33-36.67%
Public order152.010.00%
Shoplifting121.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft101.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.06-11.11%
Drugs80.85-52.94%
Vehicle crime60.85-53.85%
Other crime10.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12146.230.00%
Theft from the person8712.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences529.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour375.500.00%
Burglary303.910.00%
Robbery243.170.00%
Drugs172.540.00%
Shoplifting161.800.00%
Public order151.690.00%
Vehicle crime131.590.00%
Bicycle theft101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.060.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202479
April 202447
February 20241
January 202447
December 202342
November 202336
October 202359
September 202351
August 202337

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313
September 202319
August 202330

A total of 952 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
July 20245
May 202415
April 2024203
March 202414
January 202497
December 2023112
November 2023131
October 2023115
September 2023100
August 202387

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
January 202420
December 202320
November 202318
October 202327
September 20238
August 202317

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20245
May 202414
April 202417
March 202410
January 202411
December 202316
November 202325
October 202320
September 202315
August 202315

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 20245
May 202416
April 202457
March 202429
January 202460
December 202384
November 202367
October 202362
September 202356
August 202352

A total of 890 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 20244
May 20248
April 2024103
March 20246
January 2024108
December 2023113
November 2023130
October 2023133
September 2023135
August 2023121

A total of 185 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
May 20242
April 202420
March 20242
January 202418
December 202330
November 202323
October 202321
September 202322
August 202324

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 202417
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 202315
September 202310
August 202310

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238
August 20239

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202426
March 202410
January 202416
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315
September 202312
August 202316

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235
September 20236
August 202313

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 3SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total46
    Theft from the person18
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 3. London Bridge (Station)
    Total13
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. London Bridge
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hilary Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. London Bridge (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Long Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. London Bridge Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lamb Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 12. Melior Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bedale Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 14. Railway Approach
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carmarthen Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. A2205
    Total6
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Borough
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pardoner Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Braidwood Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Weston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 23. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Melior Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Dover Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. A2198
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Cathedral Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Abbots Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1