SE1 4HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4HP

SE1 4HP, Southwark has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.46 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4HP, encompassing approximately 10079 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)

SE1 4HP 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 4HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.467.14%
Violence and sexual offences364.4663.64%
Theft from the person223.5715.79%
Other theft142.18250.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.39333.33%
Burglary121.290.00%
Robbery121.19140.00%
Public order51.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft50.50150.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Drugs40.40-33.33%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.171000.00%
Theft from the person192.180.00%
Public order151.890.00%
Burglary121.490.00%
Drugs61.190.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Other theft40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.20-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.17-4.76%
Theft from the person383.9715.15%
Violence and sexual offences203.77-47.37%
Other theft131.98-45.83%
Burglary121.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime111.19175.00%
Public order101.0925.00%
Robbery100.9925.00%
Shoplifting40.9933.33%
Bicycle theft30.40-50.00%
Drugs20.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.25-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences384.1711.76%
Theft from the person333.7726.92%
Other theft243.2760.00%
Burglary142.3840.00%
Public order81.390.00%
Robbery80.7914.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.79-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.60-60.00%
Drugs40.4033.33%
Shoplifting30.40-57.14%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4917.7622.50%
Violence and sexual offences344.86-24.44%
Theft from the person263.37-10.34%
Other theft152.58-11.76%
Burglary101.490.00%
Vehicle crime100.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.99700.00%
Public order80.79166.67%
Shoplifting70.79-63.16%
Robbery70.69-36.36%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.6512.50%
Anti-social behaviour404.46-16.67%
Theft from the person293.97-42.00%
Shoplifting192.8826.67%
Other theft171.89-29.17%
Robbery111.69266.67%
Burglary101.090.00%
Vehicle crime60.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-90.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5021.4338.89%
Anti-social behaviour484.96-28.36%
Violence and sexual offences404.76-13.04%
Other theft243.9733.33%
Shoplifting152.38-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson101.4966.67%
Burglary100.99-58.33%
Vehicle crime90.9912.50%
Robbery30.89-57.14%
Public order30.30-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-83.33%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6725.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences466.650.00%
Theft from the person364.560.00%
Shoplifting263.570.00%
Burglary242.580.00%
Other theft182.380.00%
Vehicle crime81.790.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Robbery70.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.690.00%
Bicycle theft60.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202412
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 202324

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202442
April 202440
January 202442
December 202349
November 202340
October 202348
September 202367

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202319
October 202315
September 202326

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
June 20242
April 202420
January 202438
December 202334
November 202345
October 202340
September 202346

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 253 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202438
January 202433
December 202326
November 202329
October 202350
September 202336

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202413
January 202424
December 202315
November 202317
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202411
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4HP 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. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Beckway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Comus Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1