WESTON STREET, SE1 4GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4GS

WESTON STREET, SE1 4GS, Southwark has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.84 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4GS 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 4GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4GS, encompassing approximately 13884 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)

SE1 4GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8

WESTON STREET, SE1 4GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6014.84-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences344.3217.24%
Theft from the person272.45-15.62%
Other theft241.94140.00%
Bicycle theft131.73550.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.94140.00%
Burglary100.86-37.50%
Drugs70.72-12.50%
Shoplifting70.50250.00%
Public order50.50-70.59%
Vehicle crime40.3633.33%
Robbery20.29-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7015.130.00%
Theft from the person325.043100.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.301350.00%
Public order172.09750.00%
Burglary161.220.00%
Robbery151.150.00%
Other theft101.08400.00%
Drugs80.72700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Shoplifting20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order20.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.14-81.82%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting123.46-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.86-69.44%
Public order80.79-27.27%
Possession of weapons50.58150.00%
Drugs40.36-33.33%
Other theft30.29-89.29%
Robbery20.22-81.82%
Burglary10.14-85.71%
Other crime10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.07-98.46%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6517.576400.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.03200.00%
Other theft282.591300.00%
Shoplifting202.02150.00%
Robbery111.44450.00%
Public order110.7957.14%
Bicycle theft70.790.00%
Vehicle crime70.500.00%
Burglary70.500.00%
Drugs60.50200.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122.81-73.33%
Shoplifting80.8614.29%
Public order70.58-46.15%
Possession of weapons40.5033.33%
Drugs20.29-60.00%
Other theft20.14-90.48%
Robbery20.14-86.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.07-97.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.639.76%
Theft from the person433.2422.86%
Anti-social behaviour353.10-5.41%
Other theft212.520.00%
Robbery151.5115.38%
Public order131.08-13.33%
Bicycle theft100.94233.33%
Burglary100.7242.86%
Shoplifting70.72250.00%
Vehicle crime60.50-25.00%
Drugs50.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.22200.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.125.13%
Anti-social behaviour372.9519.35%
Theft from the person352.66-25.53%
Other theft212.52-32.26%
Public order151.5187.50%
Robbery131.0885.71%
Vehicle crime80.94-55.56%
Drugs70.5875.00%
Burglary70.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.5020.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Shoplifting20.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4714.91-17.54%
Violence and sexual offences393.39-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour312.81-29.55%
Other theft312.23-8.82%
Vehicle crime182.23157.14%
Burglary81.30-42.86%
Public order80.58-33.33%
Robbery70.580.00%
Shoplifting60.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.43-44.44%
Drugs40.36-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-87.50%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5718.4478.12%
Violence and sexual offences484.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour443.4618.92%
Other theft343.17-5.56%
Burglary142.45-41.67%
Public order121.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8650.00%
Shoplifting90.6550.00%
Bicycle theft80.6560.00%
Vehicle crime70.58-36.36%
Robbery70.50-46.15%
Drugs60.5020.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3715.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.660.00%
Other theft362.590.00%
Theft from the person322.590.00%
Burglary242.300.00%
Robbery131.730.00%
Vehicle crime110.940.00%
Public order60.790.00%
Shoplifting60.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.430.00%
Bicycle theft50.430.00%
Drugs50.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
May 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 341 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202465
March 20241
January 202443
December 202335
November 202347
October 202357
September 202332

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20242
June 20242
May 202411
April 202436
March 202412
January 202445
December 202341
November 202339
October 202348
September 202336

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202470
April 202442
January 202435
December 202337
November 202331
October 202344
September 202337

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202428
March 20242
January 202421
December 202321
November 202331
October 202334
September 202336

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 202412
April 202420
March 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
January 202413
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 202318
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 5. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 10. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1