SE1 7PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7PW

SE1 7PW, Southwark has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.19 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7PW 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 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7PW, encompassing approximately 6667 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (20.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-24.07% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)

SE1 7PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gray Street with total crimes: 13
  • Johanna Street with total crimes: 13
  • Westminster Bridge Road with total crimes: 12

SE1 7PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5231.1920.93%
Anti-social behaviour417.80-24.07%
Violence and sexual offences336.1526.92%
Other theft224.95214.29%
Shoplifting133.3085.71%
Bicycle theft81.95700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2060.00%
Robbery71.20133.33%
Drugs71.05133.33%
Burglary61.0550.00%
Public order50.90-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5424.450.00%
Theft from the person438.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.451200.00%
Shoplifting73.900.00%
Other theft71.050.00%
Public order61.05500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90400.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 offences20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5428.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.100.00%
Other theft204.650.00%
Robbery143.000.00%
Shoplifting92.100.00%
Vehicle crime81.350.00%
Burglary81.200.00%
Public order61.200.00%
Drugs40.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.30-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4228.19-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences376.308.82%
Other theft265.5523.81%
Theft from the person263.90100.00%
Robbery153.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.25-44.44%
Public order81.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.2075.00%
Burglary41.0533.33%
Drugs40.6033.33%
Shoplifting40.60-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.90-2.27%
Violence and sexual offences346.45-27.66%
Other theft215.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson183.1550.00%
Theft from the person132.70-48.00%
Public order101.950.00%
Robbery91.50-10.00%
Shoplifting51.3525.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.2946.88%
Anti-social behaviour447.052.33%
Theft from the person256.6047.06%
Other theft183.75-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson122.7033.33%
Public order101.80150.00%
Robbery101.50400.00%
Vehicle crime51.50150.00%
Shoplifting40.75-66.67%
Burglary40.60-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.9048.28%
Violence and sexual offences326.4523.08%
Other theft294.8026.09%
Theft from the person174.35-5.56%
Shoplifting122.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.80-18.18%
Burglary71.35-41.67%
Drugs51.0566.67%
Public order40.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2923.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.350.00%
Other theft233.900.00%
Theft from the person183.450.00%
Burglary122.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.800.00%
Bicycle theft91.650.00%
Shoplifting91.350.00%
Public order81.350.00%
Vehicle crime71.200.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Robbery20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202454
April 202434
January 202442
December 202343
November 202344
October 202343
September 202329

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20242
April 202431
January 202437
December 202334
November 202347
October 202332
September 202326

A total of 248 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202443
April 202454
January 202426
December 202313
November 202325
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202414
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202420
January 202426
December 202321
November 202318
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202410
December 202318
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 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Hayles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Bishop'S Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1