SE1 6EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6EX

SE1 6EX, Southwark has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.04 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6EX 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 6EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6EX, encompassing approximately 8222 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (22.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-7.02% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (90.00% increase)

SE1 6EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18
  • Gray Street with total crimes: 13

SE1 6EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7230.0422.03%
Anti-social behaviour538.76-7.02%
Violence and sexual offences386.4590.00%
Other theft164.62220.00%
Bicycle theft151.95650.00%
Drugs151.82275.00%
Public order91.8228.57%
Robbery81.0960.00%
Burglary70.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8575.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5920.685800.00%
Anti-social behaviour577.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.93566.67%
Public order72.43250.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Other theft50.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61300.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.9750.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61.95-92.11%
Public order30.73-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Other theft20.24-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-94.12%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7627.491420.00%
Anti-social behaviour369.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.380.00%
Other theft244.141100.00%
Robbery182.920.00%
Public order162.19700.00%
Burglary71.950.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Drugs60.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.46-88.10%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-72.73%
Other theft20.36-93.10%
Public order20.24-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4827.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour455.847.14%
Theft from the person425.4775.00%
Other theft295.1120.83%
Robbery213.5361.54%
Criminal damage and arson112.55-42.11%
Public order71.34-46.15%
Bicycle theft60.8520.00%
Burglary40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4223.2313.51%
Violence and sexual offences405.11-20.00%
Other theft244.86-14.29%
Theft from the person242.92-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson192.9226.67%
Robbery132.3144.44%
Public order131.58-13.33%
Bicycle theft51.5866.67%
Burglary50.6166.67%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.7816.28%
Theft from the person436.0830.30%
Anti-social behaviour375.23-22.92%
Other theft284.50-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson153.4136.36%
Public order151.8250.00%
Robbery91.8280.00%
Drugs41.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.49100.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-50.00%
Burglary30.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-90.91%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4826.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.840.00%
Theft from the person335.230.00%
Other theft294.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.530.00%
Shoplifting111.340.00%
Public order101.340.00%
Burglary91.220.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Bicycle theft60.730.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202457
April 202436
January 202445
December 202342
November 202337
October 202348

A total of 361 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202459
July 20241
May 20246
April 202476
March 20245
January 202442
December 202324
November 202343
October 202333

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202420
July 20243
May 20242
April 202434
January 202448
December 202340
November 202350
October 202343

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202418
January 202421
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 202416
March 20242
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20242
January 202429
December 202324
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 202411
December 202319
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 6EX 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newington Causeway
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 21. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Elliott'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Hayles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Oswin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1