SE1 4UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4UN

SE1 4UN, Southwark has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4UN 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 4UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4UN, encompassing approximately 13819 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

SE1 4UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8
  • Bermondsey Square with total crimes: 7

SE1 4UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.14-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences332.7557.14%
Theft from the person222.39-21.43%
Other theft121.590.00%
Burglary110.8757.14%
Shoplifting80.80700.00%
Public order70.58-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.51100.00%
Bicycle theft40.4333.33%
Drugs40.29-20.00%
Robbery40.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4610.780.00%
Theft from the person283.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.032000.00%
Public order131.520.00%
Other theft120.940.00%
Robbery70.870.00%
Burglary70.510.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5411.8758.82%
Anti-social behaviour273.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences201.95-44.44%
Other theft171.450.00%
Public order101.2325.00%
Robbery80.720.00%
Burglary70.58-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.5120.00%
Drugs50.4325.00%
Bicycle theft40.360.00%
Shoplifting40.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.22-14.29%
Theft from the person342.609.68%
Anti-social behaviour182.46-43.75%
Other theft171.3088.89%
Burglary121.23100.00%
Robbery80.87-38.46%
Public order80.5833.33%
Vehicle crime50.58-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-50.00%
Drugs40.2933.33%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.0423.08%
Theft from the person312.32-8.82%
Robbery132.2444.44%
Vehicle crime120.94-20.00%
Other theft90.87-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson80.65166.67%
Public order60.58100.00%
Burglary60.430.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3410.28-30.61%
Anti-social behaviour262.46-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences241.88-22.58%
Other theft171.74-15.00%
Vehicle crime151.23200.00%
Robbery91.0980.00%
Burglary60.65-25.00%
Shoplifting40.4333.33%
Public order30.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4911.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.460.00%
Other theft202.240.00%
Burglary81.450.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Robbery50.360.00%
Public order50.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
June 20241
April 202420
January 202436
December 202342
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202417
January 202417
December 20239
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 252 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
April 202454
January 202434
December 202331
November 202334
October 202349

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202446
April 202427
January 202418
December 202332
November 202326
October 202334

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 4. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 6. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 29. B240
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Nebraska Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1