SE1 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4HS

SE1 4HS, Southwark has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4HS, encompassing approximately 13770 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-19.30% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (73.91% increase)

SE1 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

SE1 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4616.48-19.30%
Theft from the person453.34-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.2773.91%
Other theft262.90160.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.89275.00%
Shoplifting141.09600.00%
Public order91.0228.57%
Burglary80.65-11.11%
Robbery80.58-55.56%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Bicycle theft50.36150.00%
Drugs30.36-66.67%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5714.160.00%
Theft from the person504.142400.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.632200.00%
Robbery181.670.00%
Other theft101.310.00%
Burglary90.730.00%
Drugs90.650.00%
Public order70.65600.00%
Possession of weapons40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.44-85.71%
Other theft20.29-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7916.857800.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.740.00%
Other theft282.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.03833.33%
Robbery162.030.00%
Burglary121.160.00%
Shoplifting70.870.00%
Public order60.510.00%
Drugs50.440.00%
Vehicle crime50.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.29-92.86%
Theft from the person10.22-96.55%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.38-23.64%
Anti-social behaviour423.050.00%
Theft from the person293.05-21.62%
Other theft292.11-12.12%
Robbery142.117.69%
Burglary101.0211.11%
Public order80.7333.33%
Drugs70.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.9852.78%
Anti-social behaviour423.9910.53%
Theft from the person373.05-17.78%
Other theft332.693.12%
Robbery132.40116.67%
Burglary90.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime80.65-55.56%
Drugs70.58-22.22%
Public order60.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.44-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4515.257.14%
Anti-social behaviour383.27-40.62%
Violence and sexual offences362.76-2.70%
Other theft322.61-23.81%
Vehicle crime182.32200.00%
Burglary121.310.00%
Drugs90.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.65100.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Public order40.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6417.210.00%
Theft from the person424.650.00%
Other theft423.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.050.00%
Burglary122.690.00%
Public order80.870.00%
Drugs80.580.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Vehicle crime60.440.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
May 20242
April 202428
January 202429
December 202333
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202423
July 20241
May 20244
April 202428
March 20243
January 202442
December 202355
November 202336
October 202337

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202457
April 202441
January 202442
December 202342
November 202338
October 202364

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202450
July 20242
April 202479
March 20241
January 202429
December 202337
November 202345
October 202342

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 202416
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1