SE1 4XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4XW

SE1 4XW, Southwark has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.56 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4XW 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 4XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4XW, encompassing approximately 11522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)

SE1 4XW 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: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

SE1 4XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5922.5625.53%
Anti-social behaviour505.12-19.35%
Other theft344.34112.50%
Violence and sexual offences322.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson192.78375.00%
Public order141.65100.00%
Shoplifting141.22600.00%
Burglary101.22-9.09%
Vehicle crime80.870.00%
Bicycle theft70.69250.00%
Drugs50.6166.67%
Robbery50.43-77.27%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6217.530.00%
Theft from the person475.382250.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.082300.00%
Robbery222.080.00%
Other theft161.910.00%
Burglary111.390.00%
Public order70.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

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 person20.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-66.67%

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 offences30.43-88.46%
Other theft20.26-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9021.098900.00%
Other theft367.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.60766.67%
Burglary142.260.00%
Robbery121.220.00%
Bicycle theft91.040.00%
Shoplifting80.780.00%
Public order60.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.520.00%
Drugs50.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%

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 offences30.35-93.02%
Theft from the person10.26-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.23-28.33%
Anti-social behaviour403.73-11.11%
Other theft373.47-2.63%
Theft from the person333.21-29.79%
Robbery132.86-13.33%
Burglary101.130.00%
Public order90.8712.50%
Drugs60.78-40.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6021.6193.55%
Theft from the person475.21-20.34%
Anti-social behaviour454.0850.00%
Other theft383.91-24.00%
Robbery153.3066.67%
Drugs101.3042.86%
Burglary100.87-23.08%
Vehicle crime80.87-46.67%
Public order80.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.6925.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5919.8718.00%
Other theft505.12-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences314.34-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour302.69-52.38%
Vehicle crime152.60200.00%
Burglary131.3018.18%
Robbery91.13-18.18%
Public order70.7840.00%
Drugs70.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-55.56%
Shoplifting20.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-77.78%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6323.170.00%
Other theft625.470.00%
Theft from the person505.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.340.00%
Burglary112.780.00%
Robbery110.950.00%
Bicycle theft90.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.780.00%
Drugs60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.520.00%
Public order50.430.00%
Shoplifting40.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202462
April 202430
January 202440
December 202345
November 202330
October 202363

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 388 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202447
July 20242
April 202490
March 20241
January 202433
December 202347
November 202359
October 202350

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202443
December 202360
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 275 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202416
May 20242
April 202436
January 202437
December 202338
November 202350
October 202362

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202422
April 202412
January 202413
December 202315
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4XW 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
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Guy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1