SE1 7PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7PP

SE1 7PP, Southwark has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.77 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7PP 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 7PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7PP, encompassing approximately 7659 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 7PP area, explore the SE1 7PP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (27.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)

SE1 7PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • Gray Street with total crimes: 13
  • Johanna Street with total crimes: 13

SE1 7PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5529.7727.91%
Anti-social behaviour507.18-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences336.5326.92%
Other theft224.31266.67%
Shoplifting132.8785.71%
Bicycle theft91.70800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1880.00%
Drugs81.18166.67%
Public order81.0414.29%
Burglary71.04133.33%
Robbery70.91133.33%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5821.670.00%
Theft from the person437.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.611200.00%
Shoplifting73.390.00%
Public order70.91600.00%
Other theft60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78400.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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 offences20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5927.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.350.00%
Other theft213.920.00%
Robbery152.740.00%
Public order91.960.00%
Burglary91.180.00%
Shoplifting91.180.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.26-81.82%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4927.166.52%
Violence and sexual offences436.4022.86%
Theft from the person275.6158.82%
Other theft253.534.17%
Robbery193.2672.73%
Criminal damage and arson112.48-42.11%
Public order91.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.18133.33%
Shoplifting50.910.00%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4623.762.22%
Violence and sexual offences356.01-30.00%
Other theft244.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.1358.33%
Theft from the person172.48-39.29%
Public order122.229.09%
Robbery111.570.00%
Shoplifting51.4425.00%
Bicycle theft40.6533.33%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.7251.52%
Anti-social behaviour456.53-16.67%
Theft from the person285.8816.67%
Other theft243.66-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson123.1333.33%
Public order111.57175.00%
Robbery111.44450.00%
Shoplifting41.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.52300.00%
Burglary40.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-40.00%
Drugs10.39-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5424.8158.82%
Violence and sexual offences337.053.12%
Other theft264.31-3.70%
Theft from the person243.3920.00%
Shoplifting163.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.09-18.18%
Burglary81.18-33.33%
Drugs71.04133.33%
Bicycle theft50.91-44.44%
Public order40.65-60.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3423.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.440.00%
Other theft274.180.00%
Theft from the person203.530.00%
Shoplifting142.610.00%
Burglary121.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.570.00%
Public order101.440.00%
Bicycle theft91.310.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Robbery20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202458
April 202441
January 202449
December 202346
November 202345
October 202354
September 202334

A total of 273 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202443
April 202459
January 202427
December 202317
November 202328
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
April 202421
January 202425
December 202324
November 202324
October 202326
September 202327

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 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20242
April 202430
January 202443
December 202335
November 202350
October 202333
September 202332

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202415
January 202419
December 202311
November 202311
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202319
November 202312
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 3 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
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 202316
September 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 13. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 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