SE1 4YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YP

SE1 4YP, Southwark has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YP 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 4YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YP, encompassing approximately 14705 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4YP area, explore the SE1 4YP 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SE1 4YP 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 4YP 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences382.7958.33%
Theft from the person202.58-28.57%
Other theft121.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.82125.00%
Shoplifting90.61800.00%
Burglary80.6114.29%
Vehicle crime50.54400.00%
Public order50.34-61.54%
Drugs40.34-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Robbery20.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.340.00%
Theft from the person282.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences241.902300.00%
Public order131.630.00%
Other theft120.880.00%
Robbery100.820.00%
Burglary70.680.00%
Drugs70.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-96.43%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5612.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.8136.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.31-12.50%
Other theft161.90-15.79%
Public order101.0911.11%
Shoplifting90.68350.00%
Robbery90.610.00%
Burglary80.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft60.54500.00%
Drugs50.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.61-39.62%
Theft from the person282.1812.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.90-3.85%
Other theft191.7046.15%
Burglary101.2966.67%
Robbery90.68-10.00%
Public order90.6150.00%
Drugs60.6150.00%
Vehicle crime50.41-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.34-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.27200.00%
Other crime30.20200.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5310.9570.97%
Anti-social behaviour263.60-3.70%
Theft from the person251.77-21.88%
Other theft131.70-35.00%
Robbery100.88100.00%
Vehicle crime80.68-42.86%
Public order60.5450.00%
Burglary60.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.4125.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3210.20-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences312.18-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour272.11-35.71%
Other theft201.84-9.09%
Vehicle crime141.36133.33%
Burglary90.95-10.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Public order40.27-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.2733.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.8355.56%
Violence and sexual offences362.86-10.00%
Theft from the person362.4512.50%
Other theft222.45-24.14%
Burglary101.50-37.50%
Public order70.68-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.48-53.85%
Robbery50.41-61.54%
Shoplifting40.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.2750.00%
Drugs20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.530.00%
Theft from the person322.720.00%
Other theft292.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour271.970.00%
Burglary161.840.00%
Robbery131.090.00%
Vehicle crime130.880.00%
Public order80.880.00%
Shoplifting70.540.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Drugs50.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202416
January 202419
December 202313
November 202320
October 202322
September 202329

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202424
June 20241
May 20241
April 202428
January 202432
December 202353
November 202331
October 202336
September 202340

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202441
April 202434
January 202425
December 202326
November 202327
October 202342
September 202327

A total of 257 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
April 202456
January 202428
December 202325
November 202332
October 202336
September 202332

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20235

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 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
September 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 202316

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4YP 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. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Avonmouth Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1