SE1 4YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YG

SE1 4YG, Southwark has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YG 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 4YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YG, encompassing approximately 15051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4YG area, explore the SE1 4YG 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 (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)

SE1 4YG 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 4YG 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3910.63-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences322.5918.52%
Theft from the person202.13-25.93%
Other theft171.3341.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.13120.00%
Shoplifting90.73800.00%
Burglary90.6012.50%
Public order60.60-25.00%
Drugs50.40-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.33300.00%
Robbery30.27-78.57%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4810.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.192600.00%
Theft from the person271.791250.00%
Robbery141.790.00%
Other theft120.930.00%
Public order80.80700.00%
Burglary80.530.00%
Drugs80.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

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 person20.270.00%
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 offences30.33-86.96%
Other theft20.20-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5811.835700.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences231.93666.67%
Other theft181.530.00%
Burglary101.200.00%
Robbery80.660.00%
Public order70.530.00%
Shoplifting70.470.00%
Drugs60.470.00%
Vehicle crime50.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 offences30.27-90.00%
Theft from the person10.20-96.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.23-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences301.99-36.17%
Theft from the person281.99-3.45%
Other theft171.86-10.53%
Burglary101.1366.67%
Public order90.6680.00%
Robbery70.60-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.47-22.22%
Drugs60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-25.00%
Other crime30.20200.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.4395.83%
Anti-social behaviour333.1217.86%
Theft from the person292.19-14.71%
Other theft191.930.00%
Robbery91.2650.00%
Vehicle crime90.60-25.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Burglary60.40-40.00%
Public order50.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.3333.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.07-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person349.509.68%
Anti-social behaviour282.26-40.43%
Violence and sexual offences241.86-27.27%
Other theft191.59-13.64%
Vehicle crime121.26140.00%
Burglary100.80-23.08%
Robbery60.660.00%
Public order40.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-62.50%
Shoplifting30.2050.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4711.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.120.00%
Theft from the person312.190.00%
Other theft222.060.00%
Burglary131.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.860.00%
Robbery60.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.400.00%
Public order50.330.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
April 202429
January 202430
December 202333
November 202328
October 202347

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202423
March 20243
January 202430
December 202347
November 202324
October 202333

A total of 230 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 20242
April 202458
March 20241
January 202428
December 202329
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
May 20242
April 202418
January 202417
December 202319
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4YG 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. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 9. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 18. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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