SE1 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4AS

SE1 4AS, Southwark has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.65 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4AS, encompassing approximately 11191 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4AS area, explore the SE1 4AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 4AS area, visit the SE1 4AS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)

SE1 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 9
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8

SE1 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.65-4.65%
Violence and sexual offences363.6656.52%
Theft from the person223.2222.22%
Other theft141.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.25300.00%
Burglary111.07-8.33%
Robbery80.98100.00%
Bicycle theft50.71150.00%
Public order40.45-73.33%
Drugs40.36-20.00%
Shoplifting30.36200.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-40.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.84666.67%
Theft from the person182.060.00%
Public order151.610.00%
Burglary121.340.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Drugs50.450.00%
Other theft40.450.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.27-86.36%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.03-5.13%
Theft from the person363.319.09%
Violence and sexual offences223.22-38.89%
Other theft131.97-40.91%
Burglary111.16-15.38%
Public order100.9825.00%
Vehicle crime100.89233.33%
Robbery90.8912.50%
Shoplifting40.8033.33%
Bicycle theft30.36-50.00%
Drugs20.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.44-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences363.4820.00%
Theft from the person333.2226.92%
Other theft222.9569.23%
Burglary131.9744.44%
Public order81.160.00%
Robbery80.7114.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.540.00%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Shoplifting30.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.27-70.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.744.76%
Violence and sexual offences303.93-31.82%
Theft from the person262.68-7.14%
Other theft132.32-13.33%
Vehicle crime101.1666.67%
Burglary90.890.00%
Public order80.80300.00%
Shoplifting70.71-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson70.63600.00%
Robbery70.63-36.36%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.4412.82%
Anti-social behaviour423.932.44%
Theft from the person283.75-44.00%
Shoplifting192.5026.67%
Other theft151.70-34.78%
Robbery111.34266.67%
Burglary90.98-10.00%
Vehicle crime60.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Public order20.18-33.33%
Other crime20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-88.89%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5018.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.660.00%
Other theft233.480.00%
Shoplifting152.060.00%
Burglary101.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.890.00%
Vehicle crime80.800.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202443
April 202437
January 202439
December 202344
November 202342
October 202341

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
June 20243
April 202422
January 202436
December 202330
November 202344
October 202339

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202436
January 202433
December 202326
November 202328
October 202350

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202413
January 202422
December 202313
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202410
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 5. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 9. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beckway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Comus Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1