SE1 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4EL

SE1 4EL, Southwark has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4EL, encompassing approximately 11588 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4EL area, explore the SE1 4EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-9.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

SE1 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8

SE1 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.50-9.43%
Violence and sexual offences334.1457.14%
Theft from the person222.85-21.43%
Other theft141.9027.27%
Burglary141.21133.33%
Shoplifting81.21700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6975.00%
Public order70.60-41.67%
Robbery50.6025.00%
Bicycle theft40.4333.33%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Drugs30.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5313.550.00%
Theft from the person284.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.422000.00%
Public order121.810.00%
Other theft111.040.00%
Drugs60.950.00%
Burglary60.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.350.00%
Robbery40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5316.4855.88%
Anti-social behaviour524.5767.74%
Violence and sexual offences234.49-37.84%
Other theft181.98-18.18%
Public order111.5537.50%
Robbery100.9511.11%
Burglary60.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime50.52-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Shoplifting40.35300.00%
Drugs40.35-33.33%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.70-5.13%
Theft from the person343.1925.93%
Anti-social behaviour312.93-40.38%
Other theft222.67100.00%
Burglary151.90150.00%
Robbery91.29-18.18%
Public order80.780.00%
Vehicle crime60.69-50.00%
Drugs60.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5215.7044.44%
Violence and sexual offences394.4944.44%
Theft from the person273.37-22.86%
Vehicle crime122.33-7.69%
Robbery111.0483.33%
Other theft110.95-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson80.95166.67%
Public order80.69100.00%
Burglary60.69-33.33%
Drugs40.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.72-45.45%
Theft from the person353.11-18.60%
Violence and sexual offences273.02-25.00%
Other theft162.33-27.27%
Vehicle crime131.38225.00%
Burglary91.1212.50%
Robbery60.7820.00%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Public order40.35-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-40.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6617.260.00%
Theft from the person435.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.710.00%
Other theft223.110.00%
Burglary81.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Robbery50.430.00%
Public order50.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202453
April 202452
January 202431
December 202352
November 202336
October 202366

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202418
January 202422
December 202311
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
April 202453
January 202434
December 202327
November 202335
October 202343

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
June 20241
April 202423
January 202437
December 202339
November 202327
October 202336

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 202313
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20246
January 202415
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 6. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 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. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Comus Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1