SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3ST

SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3ST, Southwark has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.94 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3ST 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 3ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3ST, encompassing approximately 9173 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 3ST area, explore the SE1 3ST Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 3ST area, visit the SE1 3ST House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (112) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (154.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-28.79% decrease)

SE1 3ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23

SNOWSFIELDS, SE1 3ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11237.9477.78%
Other theft6112.21154.17%
Anti-social behaviour476.65-28.79%
Violence and sexual offences415.1220.59%
Bicycle theft234.47666.67%
Shoplifting182.51157.14%
Criminal damage and arson141.96180.00%
Public order81.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.87600.00%
Drugs70.760.00%
Burglary50.76-54.55%
Robbery40.55-80.95%
Possession of weapons10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6628.230.00%
Theft from the person637.192000.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.87750.00%
Other theft243.71500.00%
Robbery212.620.00%
Public order122.29200.00%
Burglary111.310.00%
Drugs71.20250.00%
Shoplifting70.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Possession of weapons40.55300.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.18-33.33%
Public order40.44-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.44-69.23%
Theft from the person30.44-80.00%
Drugs20.33-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-83.33%
Shoplifting10.11-92.31%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159.37-89.36%
Public order141.6416.67%
Shoplifting131.53-45.83%
Violence and sexual offences131.42-76.36%
Drugs121.42200.00%
Other theft61.31-91.55%
Possession of weapons60.65200.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Robbery20.22-88.24%
Bicycle theft20.22-86.67%
Burglary10.22-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14143.28984.62%
Other theft7115.371083.33%
Violence and sexual offences557.74111.54%
Anti-social behaviour386.000.00%
Shoplifting244.14140.00%
Robbery172.62750.00%
Bicycle theft151.850.00%
Public order121.6420.00%
Burglary111.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Drugs40.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.720.00%
Theft from the person132.830.00%
Public order101.420.00%
Shoplifting101.090.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Possession of weapons60.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.11-96.97%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9338.70-3.12%
Other theft7910.143.95%
Violence and sexual offences548.61-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour335.893.12%
Drugs203.6017.65%
Robbery172.18-41.38%
Shoplifting151.8566.67%
Bicycle theft121.64140.00%
Public order111.31-26.67%
Burglary61.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.65-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9640.66-11.11%
Other theft7610.46-21.65%
Violence and sexual offences688.281.49%
Anti-social behaviour327.4128.00%
Robbery293.4938.10%
Drugs173.16-5.56%
Public order151.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson111.6457.14%
Shoplifting91.20-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.98-11.11%
Burglary70.87-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10843.711.89%
Other theft9711.77-9.35%
Violence and sexual offences6710.578.06%
Anti-social behaviour257.30-40.48%
Robbery212.730.00%
Public order212.295.00%
Drugs182.29-37.93%
Shoplifting101.96-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.0980.00%
Burglary90.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.98-41.67%
Bicycle theft50.76-68.75%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10748.840.00%
Theft from the person10611.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences6211.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.760.00%
Drugs294.580.00%
Robbery213.160.00%
Public order202.290.00%
Bicycle theft162.180.00%
Shoplifting131.740.00%
Burglary121.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202466
April 202438
February 20241
January 202433
December 202332
November 202325
October 202342

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
July 20244
May 202413
April 202455
March 202426
January 202454
December 202368
November 202367
October 202362

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
May 20242
April 202415
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 531 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202424
July 20244
May 20246
April 202471
March 20246
January 202479
December 202376
November 202397
October 2023107

A total of 750 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 202463
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024141
March 202413
January 202493
December 202396
November 2023108
October 2023106

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
May 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
January 202420
December 202317
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20241
May 202413
April 202424
March 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202421
May 20242
April 202417
March 20242
January 202417
December 202329
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 7. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 13. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1