SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3SS

SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3SS, Southwark has recorded a total of 399 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.21 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3SS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 3SS area, visit the SE1 3SS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (132) incidents (80.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (155.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-22.78% decrease)

SE1 3SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 25

SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13242.2180.82%
Other theft7413.96155.17%
Anti-social behaviour617.83-22.78%
Violence and sexual offences376.45-2.63%
Bicycle theft253.91733.33%
Shoplifting182.64125.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.90100.00%
Public order101.48-37.50%
Drugs81.0614.29%
Burglary60.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.63500.00%
Robbery60.63-73.91%
Possession of weapons20.63-66.67%

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 theft13353.000.00%
Theft from the person11514.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences6212.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour596.560.00%
Drugs276.240.00%
Robbery212.860.00%
Public order202.220.00%
Shoplifting152.120.00%
Bicycle theft151.590.00%
Burglary131.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202479
April 202447
February 20241
January 202447
December 202342
November 202336
October 202359

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20243
May 20242
April 202417
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 897 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 202473
July 20245
May 202415
April 2024203
March 202414
January 202497
December 2023112
November 2023131
October 2023115

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
May 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 708 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202429
July 20244
May 20248
April 2024103
March 20246
January 2024108
December 2023113
November 2023130
October 2023133

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 20245
May 202416
April 202457
March 202429
January 202460
December 202384
November 202367
October 202362

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
January 202420
December 202320
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202426
March 202410
January 202416
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202423
May 20242
April 202420
March 20242
January 202418
December 202330
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total65
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 8. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 21. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1