SE1 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4LE

SE1 4LE, Southwark has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4LE, encompassing approximately 14081 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-26.87% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)

SE1 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11

SE1 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5215.6918.18%
Anti-social behaviour493.69-26.87%
Violence and sexual offences343.4821.43%
Other theft222.4183.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.56220.00%
Public order91.1412.50%
Shoplifting90.64200.00%
Burglary70.64-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.500.00%
Bicycle theft50.43400.00%
Robbery50.36-75.00%
Drugs40.36-60.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6714.980.00%
Theft from the person444.762100.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.122700.00%
Robbery201.990.00%
Other theft121.420.00%
Drugs100.850.00%
Burglary90.710.00%
Public order80.64700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.570.00%
Possession of weapons40.360.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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 person20.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
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 offences40.43-85.19%
Other theft20.28-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8116.838000.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.750.00%
Other theft302.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.13800.00%
Burglary131.920.00%
Robbery130.920.00%
Public order90.920.00%
Shoplifting80.640.00%
Bicycle theft60.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Drugs40.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%

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 offences30.28-92.68%
Theft from the person10.21-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.20-34.92%
Anti-social behaviour382.91-11.63%
Theft from the person362.70-12.20%
Other theft262.56-21.21%
Robbery131.850.00%
Public order110.9237.50%
Burglary100.7825.00%
Drugs60.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.43-25.00%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-20.00%
Other crime30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6316.7657.50%
Anti-social behaviour434.4726.47%
Theft from the person413.05-34.92%
Other theft332.91-5.71%
Robbery132.348.33%
Drugs100.92233.33%
Vehicle crime80.71-52.94%
Burglary80.57-20.00%
Public order80.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6316.055.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.47-2.44%
Other theft352.84-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour342.49-42.37%
Vehicle crime172.41183.33%
Robbery121.219.09%
Burglary100.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.71-22.22%
Public order40.50-50.00%
Drugs30.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6018.9615.38%
Anti-social behaviour594.2620.41%
Other theft464.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.27-16.33%
Burglary142.91-22.22%
Robbery110.99-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7880.00%
Public order80.64-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.57-40.00%
Drugs60.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28-50.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5220.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences493.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour493.480.00%
Other theft463.480.00%
Robbery253.270.00%
Burglary181.780.00%
Vehicle crime101.280.00%
Drugs100.710.00%
Public order90.710.00%
Bicycle theft60.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.430.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Other crime30.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 432 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202444
July 20242
April 202481
March 20241
January 202436
December 202341
November 202363
October 202360
September 202352

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202467
April 202440
January 202438
December 202343
November 202334
October 202359
September 202349

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
May 20242
April 202430
January 202426
December 202333
November 202335
October 202346
September 202346

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 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 20236
September 202310

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 202427
March 20243
January 202441
December 202363
November 202340
October 202341
September 202349

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 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
September 20236

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
April 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4LE 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Newington Causeway
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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