GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4YF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YF

GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4YF, Southwark has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YF 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 4YF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YF, encompassing approximately 15087 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SE1 4YF 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

GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4YF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3910.14-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences342.5841.67%
Theft from the person212.25-22.22%
Other theft131.398.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.86125.00%
Shoplifting90.60800.00%
Burglary80.6014.29%
Vehicle crime60.53500.00%
Public order50.40-61.54%
Drugs30.33-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Robbery20.13-81.82%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4510.270.00%
Theft from the person272.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences241.792300.00%
Public order131.590.00%
Other theft120.860.00%
Robbery110.800.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Drugs70.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
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 offences10.07-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5511.47111.54%
Violence and sexual offences253.65-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour251.664.17%
Other theft151.66-16.67%
Burglary90.99-10.00%
Public order90.6012.50%
Shoplifting90.60350.00%
Robbery80.600.00%
Bicycle theft60.53500.00%
Drugs50.4025.00%
Vehicle crime40.33-20.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.68-36.73%
Theft from the person262.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.72-17.24%
Other theft181.5950.00%
Burglary101.1966.67%
Robbery80.66-20.00%
Public order80.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.33-37.50%
Drugs40.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
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 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4910.7468.97%
Anti-social behaviour293.2516.00%
Theft from the person261.92-18.75%
Other theft121.72-40.00%
Robbery100.8066.67%
Vehicle crime80.66-38.46%
Public order70.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.46100.00%
Burglary60.40-33.33%
Drugs40.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
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 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person329.54-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences292.12-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour251.92-35.90%
Other theft201.66-9.09%
Vehicle crime131.33160.00%
Burglary90.86-10.00%
Robbery60.6020.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Public order30.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.200.00%
Theft from the person382.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.520.00%
Other theft222.390.00%
Burglary101.460.00%
Robbery50.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.330.00%
Public order50.330.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202415
January 202418
December 202312
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
June 20241
April 202425
January 202431
December 202349
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
April 202425
January 202424
December 202329
November 202325
October 202339

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
April 202455
January 202426
December 202326
November 202332
October 202338

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
April 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235

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 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4YF 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Weston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hulme Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Trio Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. B240
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1