SE1 4GW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4GW

SE1 4GW, Southwark has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.23 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4GW 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 4GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4GW, encompassing approximately 11454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 4GW Crime Hotspots

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

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

SE1 4GW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.23-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences283.2355.56%
Theft from the person282.440.00%
Burglary142.44100.00%
Other theft141.2240.00%
Shoplifting101.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.87125.00%
Robbery70.7940.00%
Public order50.61-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Drugs30.35-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.400.00%
Theft from the person283.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.44800.00%
Public order111.570.00%
Other theft100.960.00%
Burglary70.870.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.17-90.48%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5015.8051.52%
Anti-social behaviour494.3744.12%
Violence and sexual offences214.28-44.74%
Other theft161.83-30.43%
Public order111.4057.14%
Robbery90.9612.50%
Burglary70.79-53.33%
Shoplifting60.6150.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Drugs40.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.35-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.32-27.66%
Theft from the person332.9722.22%
Other theft232.8891.67%
Burglary152.01275.00%
Robbery81.31-11.11%
Public order70.7016.67%
Drugs60.6150.00%
Bicycle theft60.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.52-50.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4715.1042.42%
Violence and sexual offences384.1011.76%
Theft from the person273.32-27.03%
Other theft122.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime101.0511.11%
Robbery90.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.79200.00%
Public order60.7950.00%
Shoplifting40.52-66.67%
Drugs40.35300.00%
Burglary40.35-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3715.19-24.49%
Violence and sexual offences343.23-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour332.97-32.65%
Other theft202.88-13.04%
Shoplifting121.75100.00%
Vehicle crime91.05125.00%
Burglary90.7928.57%
Robbery80.79100.00%
Public order40.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4916.590.00%
Theft from the person494.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.280.00%
Other theft233.230.00%
Burglary72.010.00%
Shoplifting60.610.00%
Public order60.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Robbery40.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20247
January 202415
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202441
April 202449
January 202434
December 202347
November 202333
October 202349

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
June 20242
April 202421
January 202438
December 202338
November 202334
October 202337

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202416
January 202423
December 202312
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 252 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
April 202450
January 202433
December 202327
November 202337
October 202349

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 7. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 8. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1