SE1 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6RB

SE1 6RB, Southwark has recorded a total of 381 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.17 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6RB, encompassing approximately 9034 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (89) incidents (18.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-3.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE1 6RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 51
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33

SE1 6RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8942.1718.67%
Anti-social behaviour739.85-3.95%
Violence and sexual offences608.08100.00%
Shoplifting466.64666.67%
Other theft265.0973.33%
Robbery182.8812.50%
Burglary181.99200.00%
Bicycle theft161.99166.67%
Public order101.7725.00%
Drugs91.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.00600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7750.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7628.670.00%
Theft from the person758.413650.00%
Violence and sexual offences308.302900.00%
Robbery163.320.00%
Other theft151.771400.00%
Drugs121.660.00%
Public order81.33700.00%
Shoplifting60.890.00%
Bicycle theft60.660.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.55-77.78%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.11-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.21-91.82%
Violence and sexual offences41.00-93.10%
Public order30.44-81.25%
Other theft20.33-95.65%
Bicycle theft10.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11040.951275.00%
Violence and sexual offences5812.175700.00%
Anti-social behaviour466.420.00%
Other theft465.091433.33%
Shoplifting325.090.00%
Burglary223.540.00%
Robbery212.430.00%
Public order162.32433.33%
Vehicle crime51.770.00%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

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 person81.88-87.88%
Other theft30.89-94.00%
Public order30.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-98.41%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6634.2022.22%
Violence and sexual offences637.30-3.08%
Other theft506.9721.95%
Anti-social behaviour385.53-24.00%
Robbery214.2131.25%
Burglary182.3228.57%
Shoplifting161.9923.08%
Drugs101.77150.00%
Public order91.1128.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.00-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.77100.00%
Bicycle theft40.44-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6531.4320.37%
Theft from the person547.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour505.988.70%
Other theft415.5310.81%
Robbery164.54-5.88%
Burglary141.77-12.50%
Shoplifting131.55-51.85%
Bicycle theft101.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-27.27%
Public order70.89-58.82%
Drugs40.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-71.43%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6333.76-3.08%
Violence and sexual offences546.97-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour465.98-37.84%
Other theft375.09-26.00%
Shoplifting274.1092.86%
Public order172.99-15.00%
Robbery171.88183.33%
Burglary161.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7757.14%
Vehicle crime71.2216.67%
Drugs50.77-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7437.0834.55%
Theft from the person658.198.33%
Violence and sexual offences577.19-19.72%
Other theft506.314.17%
Public order205.5311.11%
Burglary162.21-11.11%
Shoplifting141.77-48.15%
Drugs121.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3340.00%
Robbery60.77-72.73%
Vehicle crime60.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.66-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7139.070.00%
Theft from the person607.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour556.640.00%
Other theft486.090.00%
Shoplifting275.310.00%
Robbery222.990.00%
Public order182.430.00%
Burglary181.990.00%
Bicycle theft111.990.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Drugs60.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.660.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202476
April 202446
January 202438
December 202350
November 202346
October 202374
September 202355

A total of 601 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202475
July 20242
May 20249
April 2024110
March 20248
January 202466
December 202354
November 202363
October 202365
September 202360

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202430
July 20241
May 20244
April 202458
March 20241
January 202463
December 202365
November 202354
October 202357
September 202371

A total of 137 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202421
January 202421
December 202316
November 202317
October 20236
September 202322

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202446
March 20243
January 202450
December 202341
November 202337
October 202350
September 202348

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202416
March 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 202317
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 20246
April 202432
January 202416
December 202313
November 202327
October 202314
September 202327

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202422
January 202418
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total51
    Shoplifting34
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Elephant And Castle
    Total41
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 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
    Total25
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 9. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 18. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 25. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1