MELIOR PLACE, SE1 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3SZ

MELIOR PLACE, SE1 3SZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 305 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.93 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3SZ, encompassing approximately 8988 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (92) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (178.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-27.42% decrease)

SE1 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 23

MELIOR PLACE, SE1 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9233.9376.92%
Other theft5310.24178.95%
Anti-social behaviour455.90-27.42%
Violence and sexual offences395.0118.18%
Bicycle theft204.34566.67%
Shoplifting162.23220.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.78100.00%
Public order71.34-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.78500.00%
Drugs60.67-33.33%
Robbery40.67-71.43%
Burglary40.45-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.45-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6225.810.00%
Theft from the person526.901633.33%
Violence and sexual offences335.79725.00%
Other theft193.67375.00%
Robbery142.110.00%
Public order121.56200.00%
Burglary111.340.00%
Drugs91.22350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.000.00%
Shoplifting50.67400.00%
Possession of weapons40.56300.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
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 theft42.23-33.33%
Public order40.45-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.45-69.23%
Theft from the person30.45-80.00%
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 person159.57-87.39%
Public order141.6716.67%
Shoplifting131.56-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences131.45-74.00%
Drugs121.45200.00%
Other theft61.34-89.66%
Possession of weapons60.67200.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Robbery20.22-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.22-84.62%
Burglary10.22-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11938.60815.38%
Other theft5813.24866.67%
Violence and sexual offences506.4592.31%
Anti-social behaviour335.560.00%
Shoplifting233.67130.00%
Robbery152.56650.00%
Bicycle theft131.670.00%
Public order121.4520.00%
Burglary101.340.00%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.45-66.67%
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 offences268.900.00%
Theft from the person132.890.00%
Public order101.450.00%
Shoplifting101.110.00%
Drugs61.110.00%
Other theft60.670.00%
Possession of weapons60.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.11-96.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6132.497.02%
Theft from the person606.79-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.68-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.673.45%
Drugs223.3446.67%
Robbery142.45-36.36%
Shoplifting131.5644.44%
Bicycle theft111.45120.00%
Public order91.22-35.71%
Burglary71.000.00%
Vehicle crime50.78-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8035.0423.08%
Violence and sexual offences608.90-3.23%
Other theft576.68-25.97%
Anti-social behaviour296.3426.09%
Robbery223.2357.14%
Drugs152.45-16.67%
Public order141.67-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5642.86%
Shoplifting91.110.00%
Burglary71.0016.67%
Vehicle crime70.78-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.78-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7735.602.67%
Theft from the person658.57-19.75%
Violence and sexual offences627.233.33%
Anti-social behaviour236.90-32.35%
Public order202.560.00%
Drugs182.23-30.77%
Robbery142.000.00%
Vehicle crime91.56125.00%
Shoplifting91.00-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.00-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.78-64.71%
Burglary60.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8141.160.00%
Other theft759.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences608.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour346.680.00%
Drugs263.780.00%
Public order202.890.00%
Bicycle theft172.230.00%
Robbery141.890.00%
Shoplifting131.560.00%
Burglary121.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 580 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202452
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024119
March 202413
January 202460
December 202380
November 202365
October 202381

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
May 20242
April 202415
March 20242
January 202414
December 202322
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
July 20244
May 202413
April 202450
March 202426
January 202451
December 202360
November 202362
October 202360

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202462
April 202433
February 20241
January 202430
December 202329
November 202323
October 202334

A total of 416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202419
July 20244
May 20246
April 202458
March 20246
January 202461
December 202357
November 202377
October 202375

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
May 20242
April 202413
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
January 20249
December 202314
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
January 202422
December 202315
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20241
May 202413
April 202423
March 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

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 3SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Borough High Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total21
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 27. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3