SE1 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4LW

SE1 4LW, Southwark has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4LW, encompassing approximately 14267 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-33.82% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)

SE1 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8

SE1 4LW 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.79-33.82%
Theft from the person433.1510.26%
Violence and sexual offences403.0117.65%
Other theft242.8084.62%
Criminal damage and arson141.68133.33%
Shoplifting90.98125.00%
Public order80.63-27.27%
Burglary70.56-46.15%
Drugs50.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.35150.00%
Vehicle crime50.35150.00%
Robbery40.35-80.95%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6815.560.00%
Theft from the person394.771200.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.731033.33%
Robbery212.380.00%
Burglary131.470.00%
Other theft130.91550.00%
Public order110.91266.67%
Drugs70.77600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.490.00%
Shoplifting40.42300.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.980.00%
Theft from the person30.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.21200.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-92.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.71-64.10%
Shoplifting120.98-36.84%
Public order80.84-27.27%
Other theft50.56-82.76%
Possession of weapons50.35150.00%
Drugs40.35-33.33%
Robbery20.28-83.33%
Burglary10.14-93.33%
Other crime10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.07-98.68%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7618.013700.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.33160.00%
Anti-social behaviour362.730.00%
Other theft292.521350.00%
Shoplifting192.03137.50%
Burglary151.330.00%
Robbery121.05500.00%
Public order110.8457.14%
Drugs60.77200.00%
Bicycle theft60.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.01-65.12%
Shoplifting81.050.00%
Public order70.56-30.00%
Possession of weapons40.49300.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Other theft20.14-88.89%
Robbery20.14-83.33%
Theft from the person20.14-95.12%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.32-14.00%
Theft from the person413.0117.14%
Anti-social behaviour312.87-27.91%
Other theft182.17-45.45%
Robbery121.269.09%
Public order100.84-9.09%
Burglary80.7060.00%
Shoplifting80.56300.00%
Vehicle crime70.56-22.22%
Drugs40.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-66.67%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.4251.52%
Anti-social behaviour433.5053.57%
Theft from the person353.01-37.50%
Other theft332.456.45%
Robbery112.31-15.38%
Public order110.7737.50%
Drugs100.77400.00%
Vehicle crime90.70-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson60.63100.00%
Burglary50.42-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.21-60.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5614.58-8.20%
Violence and sexual offences333.93-19.51%
Other theft312.31-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour282.17-44.00%
Vehicle crime171.96183.33%
Robbery131.1930.00%
Burglary110.91-15.38%
Public order80.77-20.00%
Shoplifting50.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-70.00%
Drugs20.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6118.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour504.280.00%
Other theft423.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.940.00%
Burglary132.870.00%
Public order100.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.700.00%
Robbery100.700.00%
Drugs80.700.00%
Shoplifting60.560.00%
Vehicle crime60.420.00%
Bicycle theft40.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
July 20243
June 20241
May 202414
April 202439
March 202415
January 202443
December 202350
November 202333
October 202341

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202468
April 202436
January 202431
December 202343
November 202328
October 202350

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 20242
May 20245
April 202429
March 20242
January 202418
December 202333
November 202331
October 202342

A total of 357 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202439
July 20243
May 20241
April 202476
March 20242
January 202441
December 202335
November 202356
October 202361

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 202412
April 202419
March 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
May 20241
April 202415
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202421
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4LW 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 11. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Weston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2