SE1 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4QU

SE1 4QU, Southwark has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.31 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4QU, encompassing approximately 14212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-24.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 4QU 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

SE1 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5212.31-24.64%
Violence and sexual offences343.6636.00%
Theft from the person242.390.00%
Other theft131.6985.71%
Burglary130.9144.44%
Criminal damage and arson110.91120.00%
Bicycle theft60.77100.00%
Shoplifting60.42500.00%
Robbery50.42-44.44%
Public order50.35-73.68%
Drugs30.35-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6912.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.85733.33%
Theft from the person241.760.00%
Public order191.690.00%
Robbery91.340.00%
Burglary90.630.00%
Drugs80.630.00%
Other theft70.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.21-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4112.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.882600.00%
Other theft161.900.00%
Burglary131.130.00%
Vehicle crime100.910.00%
Public order90.700.00%
Robbery70.630.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
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 offences10.07-96.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.8115.15%
Theft from the person352.6775.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.46-14.29%
Other theft182.1138.46%
Burglary131.27160.00%
Public order90.91-10.00%
Robbery80.63-27.27%
Bicycle theft80.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.49-54.55%
Drugs40.35100.00%
Shoplifting30.2850.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.77-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour332.460.00%
Theft from the person202.32-37.50%
Other theft131.41-38.10%
Vehicle crime110.910.00%
Robbery110.7737.50%
Public order100.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7060.00%
Burglary50.56-37.50%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Shoplifting20.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour332.74-5.71%
Theft from the person322.32-34.69%
Other theft212.2516.67%
Vehicle crime111.4883.33%
Robbery80.77100.00%
Burglary80.56-11.11%
Shoplifting80.5660.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5625.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Public order20.21-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4912.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.740.00%
Other theft182.460.00%
Burglary91.270.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Public order60.420.00%
Shoplifting50.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.350.00%
Robbery40.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
June 20243
April 202427
March 20241
January 202430
December 202335
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202416
January 202418
December 202313
November 202321
October 202318

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
April 202441
January 202435
December 202320
November 202332
October 202349

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202413
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202469
April 202441
January 202438
December 202333
November 202333
October 202335

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
April 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20236

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 4QU 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. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1