SE1 6HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6HA

SE1 6HA, Southwark has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.14 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6HA 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 6HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6HA, encompassing approximately 8369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (35.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (135.29% increase)

SE1 6HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18

SE1 6HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8032.1435.59%
Anti-social behaviour569.567.69%
Violence and sexual offences406.69135.29%
Other theft194.78137.50%
Drugs152.27150.00%
Bicycle theft141.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.67150.00%
Public order101.19100.00%
Robbery91.19-10.00%
Burglary81.08100.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
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 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5920.435800.00%
Anti-social behaviour527.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.21750.00%
Robbery102.030.00%
Other theft81.19700.00%
Drugs60.960.00%
Public order50.72400.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.600.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-83.33%

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 person61.79-92.50%
Public order30.72-82.35%
Other theft20.36-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-94.29%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8029.031500.00%
Other theft379.561750.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.300.00%
Robbery224.180.00%
Public order172.63750.00%
Burglary62.030.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.19-87.50%
Other theft20.60-94.29%
Public order20.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.7215.91%
Anti-social behaviour456.099.76%
Theft from the person405.3833.33%
Other theft354.7820.69%
Robbery174.1830.77%
Criminal damage and arson132.03-23.53%
Public order81.55-33.33%
Burglary60.96100.00%
Bicycle theft60.720.00%
Drugs40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime40.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.90-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour415.2620.59%
Theft from the person304.90-38.78%
Other theft293.58-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson173.4621.43%
Robbery132.038.33%
Public order121.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.43100.00%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5227.3613.04%
Theft from the person496.21-3.92%
Other theft355.85-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour344.18-27.66%
Public order164.0660.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.9140.00%
Robbery121.67100.00%
Drugs51.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Burglary40.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-90.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5129.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour476.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.620.00%
Other theft435.500.00%
Public order105.140.00%
Burglary101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.190.00%
Shoplifting101.190.00%
Drugs61.190.00%
Robbery60.720.00%
Bicycle theft60.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202452
April 202436
January 202445
December 202341
November 202334
October 202347

A total of 401 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202459
July 20241
May 20246
April 202480
March 20245
January 202440
December 202330
November 202349
October 202351

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202435
January 202451
December 202344
November 202352
October 202346

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 202413
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202422
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20242
January 202435
December 202329
November 202335
October 202343

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 202417
March 20242
January 20248
December 202312
November 202316
October 202310

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 6HA 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. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Elliott'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2