SE1 4DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4DS

SE1 4DS, Southwark has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4DS 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 4DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4DS, encompassing approximately 15030 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)

SE1 4DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8
  • Bermondsey Square with total crimes: 7

SE1 4DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4210.38-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences322.7939.13%
Theft from the person242.13-4.00%
Other theft131.6085.71%
Burglary80.86-11.11%
Shoplifting70.53600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.47200.00%
Public order60.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.4066.67%
Drugs40.33-42.86%
Robbery40.27-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5710.450.00%
Theft from the person253.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences231.661050.00%
Public order121.530.00%
Robbery90.800.00%
Burglary90.600.00%
Drugs70.600.00%
Other theft70.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.13-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5710.78128.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.79-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour211.460.00%
Other theft171.406.25%
Public order101.1311.11%
Robbery80.67-11.11%
Burglary70.53-22.22%
Shoplifting70.47133.33%
Vehicle crime60.4720.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-71.43%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.91-12.20%
Theft from the person252.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.66-22.22%
Other theft161.4045.45%
Robbery91.06-10.00%
Burglary90.60125.00%
Public order90.600.00%
Bicycle theft70.60250.00%
Vehicle crime50.47-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-50.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Drugs30.20-40.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.2546.43%
Anti-social behaviour272.730.00%
Theft from the person251.80-32.43%
Vehicle crime131.66-27.78%
Other theft110.86-38.89%
Robbery100.7325.00%
Public order90.67350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60100.00%
Drugs50.40150.00%
Burglary40.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3710.11-28.85%
Violence and sexual offences282.46-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour271.86-22.86%
Other theft181.80-28.00%
Vehicle crime181.20157.14%
Robbery81.2060.00%
Burglary60.53-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-40.00%
Shoplifting20.20-60.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Public order20.13-60.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5212.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.460.00%
Other theft252.330.00%
Burglary131.660.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Shoplifting50.330.00%
Robbery50.330.00%
Public order50.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
June 20242
April 202422
January 202436
December 202341
November 202328
October 202337

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202417
January 202416
December 202311
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
April 202457
January 202425
December 202325
November 202337
October 202352

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202457
April 202421
January 202421
December 202327
November 202327
October 202335

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 4. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 7. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Weston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Guy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2