GAYWOOD STREET, SE1 6HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6HF

GAYWOOD STREET, SE1 6HF, Southwark has recorded a total of 315 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.19 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6HF 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 6HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6HF, encompassing approximately 8704 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 6HF area, explore the SE1 6HF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 6HF area, visit the SE1 6HF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (86) incidents (11.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-12.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (223.53% increase)

SE1 6HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32

GAYWOOD STREET, SE1 6HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8636.1911.69%
Anti-social behaviour619.88-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences557.01223.53%
Other theft226.32144.44%
Bicycle theft192.53533.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.18225.00%
Drugs131.4930.00%
Robbery121.499.09%
Public order101.3811.11%
Burglary101.15150.00%
Shoplifting81.1560.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7725.623750.00%
Anti-social behaviour708.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences178.04750.00%
Robbery111.950.00%
Drugs101.260.00%
Other theft91.15800.00%
Public order91.03800.00%
Shoplifting51.030.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.69-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.11-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.30-89.89%
Violence and sexual offences41.03-91.49%
Public order30.46-83.33%
Other theft20.34-94.29%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8933.201012.50%
Anti-social behaviour4910.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.634600.00%
Other theft355.401066.67%
Robbery214.020.00%
Public order182.41500.00%
Drugs122.070.00%
Burglary71.380.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.95-82.98%
Other theft30.92-92.11%
Public order30.34-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-98.36%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6130.9015.09%
Anti-social behaviour537.016.00%
Theft from the person476.0934.29%
Other theft385.4040.74%
Robbery184.3728.57%
Criminal damage and arson132.07-31.58%
Drugs81.4960.00%
Public order80.92-27.27%
Burglary80.920.00%
Bicycle theft60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Other crime30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5326.88-15.87%
Anti-social behaviour506.092.04%
Theft from the person355.74-31.37%
Other theft274.02-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson193.1018.75%
Robbery142.180.00%
Public order111.61-35.29%
Burglary81.260.00%
Bicycle theft70.92133.33%
Drugs50.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6331.1314.55%
Theft from the person517.24-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour495.86-14.04%
Other theft375.63-30.19%
Public order174.2554.55%
Criminal damage and arson161.9560.00%
Robbery141.8475.00%
Burglary81.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.9250.00%
Drugs50.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-40.00%
Shoplifting20.34-71.43%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5834.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour576.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences556.550.00%
Other theft536.320.00%
Burglary166.090.00%
Public order111.840.00%
Drugs101.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.150.00%
Robbery81.150.00%
Shoplifting70.920.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202319
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202470
April 202449
January 202453
December 202350
November 202349
October 202357

A total of 462 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202477
July 20242
May 20249
April 202489
March 20248
January 202447
December 202335
November 202351
October 202358

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202417
July 20242
May 20244
April 202447
March 20241
January 202461
December 202353
November 202363
October 202355

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202421
January 202418
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202438
December 202327
November 202337
October 202353

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 6HF 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. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 22. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Scovell Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1