GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4LD

GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4LD, Southwark has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.17 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4LD 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 4LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4LD, encompassing approximately 13631 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)

SE1 4LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5117.1715.91%
Anti-social behaviour503.74-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences323.6714.29%
Other theft232.3576.92%
Shoplifting181.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.32240.00%
Public order111.2537.50%
Burglary80.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Robbery60.44-70.00%
Bicycle theft50.44400.00%
Drugs40.37-60.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6615.480.00%
Theft from the person444.842100.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.232700.00%
Robbery202.050.00%
Other theft131.470.00%
Burglary100.950.00%
Drugs100.730.00%
Public order80.73700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 offences10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.37-88.46%
Other theft20.22-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8217.248100.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.020.00%
Other theft302.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.20766.67%
Burglary131.910.00%
Robbery120.950.00%
Shoplifting100.880.00%
Public order80.730.00%
Bicycle theft60.590.00%
Drugs60.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%

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 offences30.29-92.68%
Theft from the person10.22-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.67-35.94%
Anti-social behaviour393.01-11.36%
Theft from the person352.86-18.60%
Other theft262.57-21.21%
Robbery131.91-13.33%
Public order120.9550.00%
Burglary90.880.00%
Drugs60.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Shoplifting40.370.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6417.9068.42%
Anti-social behaviour444.7033.33%
Theft from the person433.23-32.81%
Other theft333.15-5.71%
Robbery152.4225.00%
Drugs101.10100.00%
Burglary90.73-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.66-52.94%
Public order80.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6416.8710.34%
Violence and sexual offences384.70-2.56%
Other theft352.79-25.53%
Anti-social behaviour332.57-46.77%
Vehicle crime172.42240.00%
Burglary131.25-7.14%
Robbery120.959.09%
Criminal damage and arson60.88-33.33%
Public order50.44-28.57%
Drugs50.37-16.67%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6219.510.00%
Theft from the person584.550.00%
Other theft474.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.450.00%
Burglary142.860.00%
Robbery111.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.810.00%
Public order70.660.00%
Drugs60.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.370.00%
Shoplifting40.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202466
April 202436
January 202439
December 202344
November 202333
October 202362

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 380 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202444
July 20242
April 202482
March 20241
January 202435
December 202343
November 202364
October 202358

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
May 20242
April 202430
January 202426
December 202333
November 202335
October 202347

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 20241
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202441
December 202364
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
April 202412
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Newington Causeway
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    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. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 12. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Guy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1