SE1 4WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4WZ

SE1 4WZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4WZ 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 4WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4WZ, encompassing approximately 15283 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)

SE1 4WZ 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

SE1 4WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.53-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences332.6810.00%
Theft from the person242.16-22.58%
Other theft131.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.8583.33%
Shoplifting90.72800.00%
Burglary70.5916.67%
Public order60.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.39200.00%
Bicycle theft40.39100.00%
Drugs30.26-57.14%
Robbery20.20-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4611.060.00%
Theft from the person313.011450.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.032900.00%
Public order121.961100.00%
Robbery120.790.00%
Other theft120.790.00%
Drugs70.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.460.00%
Burglary60.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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 person20.260.00%
Public order10.130.00%
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 offences10.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.33-88.00%
Other theft20.20-89.47%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6712.566600.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.38733.33%
Anti-social behaviour251.640.00%
Other theft191.640.00%
Public order101.240.00%
Shoplifting90.650.00%
Burglary80.590.00%
Robbery80.520.00%
Bicycle theft60.520.00%
Vehicle crime60.390.00%
Drugs50.390.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%

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 offences30.26-90.91%
Theft from the person10.20-96.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.75-28.26%
Theft from the person282.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.83-13.79%
Other theft171.6421.43%
Burglary91.1150.00%
Public order90.5912.50%
Robbery60.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.390.00%
Drugs50.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.33-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.13100.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610.8670.37%
Anti-social behaviour293.0111.54%
Theft from the person281.90-30.00%
Other theft141.83-33.33%
Robbery100.9266.67%
Vehicle crime90.65-35.71%
Public order80.59166.67%
Drugs60.520.00%
Burglary60.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.3966.67%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4010.08-2.44%
Violence and sexual offences272.62-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour261.77-31.58%
Other theft211.70-8.70%
Vehicle crime141.37180.00%
Burglary90.92-30.77%
Robbery60.5920.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Public order30.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.20-40.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4111.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour382.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.490.00%
Other theft232.220.00%
Burglary131.500.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.330.00%
Vehicle crime50.330.00%
Public order50.330.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202446
April 202425
January 202425
December 202329
November 202326
October 202338

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
May 20242
April 202419
January 202417
December 202314
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 262 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 20242
April 202467
March 20241
January 202428
December 202328
November 202340
October 202341

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202425
March 20243
January 202433
December 202346
November 202327
October 202334

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
April 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

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