SE1 7QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7QX

SE1 7QX, Southwark has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.16 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7QX 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 7QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7QX, encompassing approximately 9409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 7QX area, explore the SE1 7QX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 7QX area, visit the SE1 7QX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)

SE1 7QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • Gray Street with total crimes: 13

SE1 7QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7028.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour547.448.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.7454.55%
Other theft243.61242.86%
Burglary142.55600.00%
Bicycle theft131.491200.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3871.43%
Shoplifting121.28100.00%
Robbery111.28175.00%
Drugs111.1783.33%
Public order51.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 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 person5517.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour505.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.311000.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.34600.00%
Other theft70.740.00%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Public order50.64400.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 offences20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7225.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour457.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.780.00%
Other theft233.400.00%
Robbery232.440.00%
Burglary112.440.00%
Shoplifting111.170.00%
Public order91.170.00%
Bicycle theft80.960.00%
Drugs60.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.21-84.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5826.6834.88%
Violence and sexual offences476.169.30%
Theft from the person425.0061.54%
Other theft314.463.33%
Robbery273.29125.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.87-18.75%
Public order91.38-25.00%
Shoplifting70.9675.00%
Bicycle theft60.7450.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-33.33%
Burglary30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4321.26-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences434.57-20.37%
Other theft304.57-6.25%
Theft from the person263.19-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson162.7677.78%
Robbery121.70-14.29%
Public order121.2833.33%
Vehicle crime61.28100.00%
Bicycle theft40.6433.33%
Shoplifting40.43-20.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5423.0645.95%
Anti-social behaviour475.74-17.54%
Theft from the person365.0024.14%
Other theft323.833.23%
Robbery143.4075.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4912.50%
Public order90.9612.50%
Shoplifting50.96-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime30.3250.00%
Burglary30.32-72.73%
Drugs20.32-71.43%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5722.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.060.00%
Other theft313.930.00%
Theft from the person293.290.00%
Shoplifting143.080.00%
Burglary111.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.170.00%
Public order80.850.00%
Robbery80.850.00%
Drugs70.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 354 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202450
April 202445
January 202458
December 202343
November 202347
October 202357

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202423
January 202427
December 202312
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202455
April 202472
January 202442
December 202326
November 202336
October 202329

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 20242
April 202432
January 202447
December 202343
November 202354
October 202337

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202316
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20247
April 202423
January 202431
December 202330
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 7QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1