NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY, SE1 6BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6BD

NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY, SE1 6BD, Southwark has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.79 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6BD 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 6BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6BD, encompassing approximately 12391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 6BD area, explore the SE1 6BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (87) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (111.54% increase)

SE1 6BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33

NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY, SE1 6BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8726.7916.00%
Anti-social behaviour557.02-3.51%
Violence and sexual offences554.44111.54%
Other theft264.44188.89%
Burglary162.1077.78%
Criminal damage and arson161.29166.67%
Robbery151.29-6.25%
Shoplifting151.21200.00%
Public order141.2175.00%
Bicycle theft141.13180.00%
Drugs121.139.09%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7518.481775.00%
Anti-social behaviour576.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.601200.00%
Robbery162.100.00%
Drugs111.290.00%
Burglary90.890.00%
Other theft90.73800.00%
Public order80.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Shoplifting50.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.73-55.56%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-71.43%
Other theft10.16-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.02-92.44%
Violence and sexual offences70.73-85.11%
Other theft40.56-90.91%
Public order30.32-85.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11927.841222.22%
Anti-social behaviour519.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.121075.00%
Other theft443.791366.67%
Robbery223.550.00%
Public order201.78566.67%
Burglary121.610.00%
Shoplifting100.970.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Vehicle crime60.480.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91.69-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences40.73-93.10%
Other theft30.32-92.11%
Public order30.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.48-6.45%
Theft from the person574.689.62%
Anti-social behaviour514.600.00%
Other theft384.12-2.56%
Robbery283.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.2650.00%
Burglary100.9725.00%
Public order90.81-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.73100.00%
Drugs70.650.00%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Shoplifting50.40-16.67%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6221.8721.57%
Theft from the person525.00-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour514.2018.60%
Other theft394.12-9.30%
Robbery163.156.67%
Public order111.29-15.38%
Burglary80.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.65-42.86%
Drugs70.65-22.22%
Shoplifting60.560.00%
Bicycle theft50.4866.67%
Vehicle crime40.40-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5823.00-7.94%
Violence and sexual offences514.6818.60%
Anti-social behaviour434.12-42.67%
Other theft433.47-17.31%
Burglary163.47-11.11%
Robbery151.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.2116.67%
Vehicle crime141.13180.00%
Public order131.13-7.14%
Drugs91.050.00%
Shoplifting60.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7524.7820.97%
Theft from the person636.051.61%
Other theft525.0823.81%
Violence and sexual offences434.20-21.82%
Burglary183.4738.46%
Public order141.45-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.13500.00%
Drugs90.9750.00%
Shoplifting60.73-68.42%
Robbery60.48-72.73%
Vehicle crime50.48-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-88.89%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6225.580.00%
Theft from the person625.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences555.000.00%
Other theft424.440.00%
Robbery223.390.00%
Shoplifting191.780.00%
Public order151.530.00%
Burglary131.210.00%
Bicycle theft91.050.00%
Vehicle crime70.730.00%
Drugs60.560.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202457
April 202451
January 202451
December 202351
November 202343
October 202375
September 202362

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 202314
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 202316
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20249
July 20241
May 20244
April 202444
March 20243
January 202438
December 202339
November 202343
October 202352
September 202342

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202422
January 202428
December 202316
November 202315
October 20236
September 202322

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202319

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202426
July 20242
May 20247
April 202447
March 20244
January 202458
December 202362
November 202351
October 202343
September 202355

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202420
March 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202475
July 20244
May 20249
April 2024119
March 20249
January 202457
December 202352
November 202358
October 202363
September 202362

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 6BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elephant And Castle
    Total41
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2