SE1 6HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6HU

SE1 6HU, Southwark has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.09 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6HU 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 6HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6HU, encompassing approximately 8453 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)

SE1 6HU Crime Hotspots

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

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

SE1 6HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6427.0936.17%
Anti-social behaviour547.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.3983.33%
Other theft173.90183.33%
Bicycle theft112.011000.00%
Drugs101.30233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.1880.00%
Robbery81.06100.00%
Public order80.95100.00%
Burglary80.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.510.00%
Theft from the person476.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.56800.00%
Other theft62.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71400.00%
Public order40.59300.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.120.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6424.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.970.00%
Other theft183.550.00%
Robbery172.130.00%
Public order112.010.00%
Burglary71.300.00%
Drugs60.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.24-84.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4926.14-2.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.8051.61%
Theft from the person425.56121.05%
Robbery234.9791.67%
Other theft232.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.72-27.78%
Vehicle crime51.5466.67%
Public order50.59-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.59-20.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5021.7711.11%
Violence and sexual offences315.91-36.73%
Other theft233.674.55%
Theft from the person192.72-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson182.2563.64%
Public order142.1340.00%
Robbery121.6620.00%
Bicycle theft51.4266.67%
Burglary40.5933.33%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.3625.64%
Anti-social behaviour455.80-16.67%
Theft from the person295.32-9.38%
Other theft223.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.6022.22%
Public order101.3025.00%
Robbery101.18100.00%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Burglary30.35-70.00%
Drugs20.35-71.43%
Shoplifting10.24-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5423.4292.86%
Violence and sexual offences396.3911.43%
Theft from the person324.613.23%
Other theft203.79-23.08%
Burglary102.37-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.18-30.77%
Shoplifting91.0628.57%
Public order81.06-42.86%
Drugs70.95600.00%
Robbery50.8366.67%
Bicycle theft30.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.000.00%
Theft from the person314.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.670.00%
Other theft263.310.00%
Public order143.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.660.00%
Burglary131.540.00%
Bicycle theft91.540.00%
Shoplifting71.060.00%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202454
April 202442
January 202449
December 202350
November 202345
October 202354
September 202328

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202418
January 202423
December 202323
November 202322
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 328 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202447
April 202464
January 202442
December 202319
November 202329
October 202332
September 202331

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
July 20242
April 202430
January 202447
December 202331
November 202349
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202417
January 202423
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202318
November 202311
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Elephant And Castle
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    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. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    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. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 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. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Elliott'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2