DECIMA STREET, SE1 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4LY

DECIMA STREET, SE1 4LY, Southwark has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4LY, encompassing approximately 14057 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)

SE1 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8

DECIMA STREET, SE1 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5713.02-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.0543.48%
Theft from the person252.35-3.85%
Other theft171.7888.89%
Burglary131.2130.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.92200.00%
Bicycle theft70.64133.33%
Shoplifting70.50600.00%
Robbery50.50-44.44%
Public order40.36-78.95%
Drugs30.28-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7513.370.00%
Theft from the person265.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences231.85666.67%
Public order191.640.00%
Burglary101.350.00%
Robbery90.710.00%
Other theft90.640.00%
Drugs70.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.21-88.46%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4712.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour423.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.992500.00%
Other theft161.850.00%
Burglary111.140.00%
Vehicle crime100.780.00%
Public order80.710.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Shoplifting50.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3713.5960.87%
Anti-social behaviour362.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.560.00%
Other theft182.5620.00%
Burglary121.28140.00%
Public order110.850.00%
Bicycle theft90.78350.00%
Robbery80.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.57-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.43-25.00%
Shoplifting40.43100.00%
Drugs40.28-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.8812.50%
Violence and sexual offences362.56-18.18%
Theft from the person232.56-36.11%
Other theft151.64-34.78%
Robbery121.0771.43%
Vehicle crime110.85-8.33%
Public order110.78175.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.78100.00%
Drugs50.5766.67%
Burglary50.36-37.50%
Shoplifting20.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.9515.79%
Theft from the person363.13-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.56-8.57%
Other theft232.284.55%
Vehicle crime121.6450.00%
Burglary80.85-20.00%
Shoplifting80.5733.33%
Robbery70.5740.00%
Public order40.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.280.00%
Drugs30.2850.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5013.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.700.00%
Other theft222.490.00%
Burglary101.570.00%
Vehicle crime80.710.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Robbery50.430.00%
Public order50.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202423
June 20243
April 202426
March 20241
January 202436
December 202336
November 202344
October 202338

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202416
January 202418
December 202315
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
April 202447
January 202437
December 202323
November 202336
October 202350

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202411
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202475
April 202442
January 202436
December 202336
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
April 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 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. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 7. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 9. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1