SE1 6SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6SN

SE1 6SN, Southwark has recorded a total of 362 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.52 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6SN 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 6SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6SN, encompassing approximately 3565 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (22.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (48.78% increase)

SE1 6SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 54
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33

SE1 6SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76101.52-5.00%
Theft from the person6521.3122.64%
Violence and sexual offences6118.2348.78%
Shoplifting4317.11437.50%
Other theft2412.06166.67%
Public order196.7390.00%
Robbery185.3338.46%
Bicycle theft175.05240.00%
Burglary144.7740.00%
Drugs113.9383.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Possession of weapons31.40200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8068.990.00%
Theft from the person5322.442550.00%
Violence and sexual offences4114.864000.00%
Robbery1311.500.00%
Burglary103.650.00%
Public order102.80900.00%
Other theft92.80800.00%
Shoplifting82.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.240.00%
Drugs61.680.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 person21.40-77.78%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%

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 person95.61-88.31%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-94.44%
Public order31.12-84.21%
Other theft20.84-95.56%
Bicycle theft10.56-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77101.80862.50%
Violence and sexual offences7221.597100.00%
Anti-social behaviour5820.190.00%
Other theft4516.271400.00%
Shoplifting3412.620.00%
Burglary209.540.00%
Public order195.61533.33%
Robbery165.330.00%
Drugs94.490.00%
Bicycle theft52.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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 person84.77-85.45%
Other theft32.24-90.91%
Public order30.84-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-98.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8093.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour5622.440.00%
Theft from the person5515.7152.78%
Other theft3315.42-25.00%
Robbery249.2571.43%
Shoplifting186.7328.57%
Burglary165.056.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.49-13.33%
Drugs133.65160.00%
Public order133.65-35.00%
Bicycle theft63.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.68-20.00%
Other crime21.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5681.333.70%
Violence and sexual offences5615.71-5.08%
Other theft4415.7129.41%
Theft from the person3612.34-20.00%
Public order2010.10-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson155.6125.00%
Burglary154.2125.00%
Shoplifting144.21-44.00%
Robbery143.93-17.65%
Bicycle theft103.9366.67%
Vehicle crime52.80-16.67%
Drugs51.4066.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5982.731.72%
Anti-social behaviour5416.55-19.40%
Theft from the person4515.144.65%
Other theft3412.623.03%
Shoplifting259.5466.67%
Public order217.01-12.50%
Robbery175.8988.89%
Burglary124.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.3771.43%
Vehicle crime63.37100.00%
Bicycle theft61.68-25.00%
Drugs31.68-76.92%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6783.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences5818.790.00%
Theft from the person4316.270.00%
Other theft3312.060.00%
Public order249.250.00%
Burglary166.730.00%
Shoplifting154.490.00%
Drugs134.210.00%
Robbery93.650.00%
Bicycle theft82.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202441
July 20241
May 20244
April 202472
March 20241
January 202480
December 202356
November 202359
October 202358

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202480
April 202458
January 202456
December 202356
November 202354
October 202367

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202445
March 20243
January 202433
December 202344
November 202334
October 202333

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20243
January 202413
December 202320
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 393 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202453
July 20242
May 20249
April 202477
March 20248
January 202455
December 202336
November 202345
October 202343

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 20248
April 202434
January 202418
December 202314
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202416
January 202424
December 202314
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202420
January 202416
December 202315
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total54
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newington Causeway
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Opal Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 23. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 25. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1