SE1 4YR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YR

SE1 4YR, Southwark has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.88 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YR 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 4YR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YR, encompassing approximately 13142 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4YR area, explore the SE1 4YR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 4YR area, visit the SE1 4YR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)

SE1 4YR Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

SE1 4YR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5217.88-21.21%
Theft from the person503.9625.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.8028.00%
Other theft292.4381.25%
Criminal damage and arson152.21275.00%
Shoplifting141.14600.00%
Public order111.0757.14%
Vehicle crime70.840.00%
Burglary70.53-30.00%
Drugs50.53-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.38150.00%
Robbery50.38-75.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6615.220.00%
Theft from the person405.021900.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.042400.00%
Robbery201.900.00%
Other theft161.520.00%
Burglary101.220.00%
Public order70.76600.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%

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 person20.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

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 offences30.38-88.00%
Other theft20.23-93.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8017.427900.00%
Anti-social behaviour366.090.00%
Other theft312.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.36733.33%
Burglary131.900.00%
Robbery120.990.00%
Shoplifting80.910.00%
Bicycle theft70.610.00%
Public order50.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.380.00%
Drugs50.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%

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 offences30.30-92.31%
Theft from the person10.23-96.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3914.38-9.30%
Violence and sexual offences392.97-36.07%
Other theft292.97-21.62%
Theft from the person282.21-36.36%
Robbery122.13-25.00%
Public order100.9142.86%
Burglary90.76-10.00%
Vehicle crime60.68-25.00%
Drugs50.46-44.44%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.30-20.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6118.5779.41%
Theft from the person444.64-25.42%
Anti-social behaviour433.3534.38%
Other theft373.27-5.13%
Robbery162.8277.78%
Burglary101.22-23.08%
Drugs90.76125.00%
Vehicle crime80.68-50.00%
Public order70.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5916.8222.92%
Other theft394.49-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences342.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.59-46.67%
Vehicle crime162.43220.00%
Burglary131.220.00%
Robbery90.99-18.18%
Public order70.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-33.33%
Drugs40.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6018.640.00%
Theft from the person484.570.00%
Other theft453.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.420.00%
Burglary132.590.00%
Robbery110.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.840.00%
Drugs60.680.00%
Bicycle theft50.460.00%
Vehicle crime50.380.00%
Public order50.380.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202466
April 202436
January 202439
December 202343
November 202332
October 202360

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 352 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202440
July 20242
April 202480
March 20241
January 202428
December 202344
November 202359
October 202348

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202416
May 20242
April 202431
January 202429
December 202337
November 202339
October 202345

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20241
May 20243
April 202425
March 20243
January 202439
December 202361
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
April 202412
January 202412
December 202316
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 4YR 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. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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