SE1 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8BF

SE1 8BF, Southwark has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.29 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8BF 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 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8BF, encompassing approximately 5782 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8BF area, explore the SE1 8BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (81) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE1 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

SE1 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8140.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour5014.0119.05%
Other theft248.65166.67%
Violence and sexual offences244.1520.00%
Robbery144.1540.00%
Burglary102.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.73200.00%
Bicycle theft81.56700.00%
Shoplifting51.3866.67%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7230.262300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4212.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.26900.00%
Robbery103.460.00%
Other theft91.73125.00%
Burglary81.560.00%
Public order61.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.080.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73.98-56.25%
Theft from the person61.21-94.44%
Public order41.04-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-87.50%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-90.91%
Shoplifting10.17-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10846.003500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4018.680.00%
Shoplifting266.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.50500.00%
Robbery194.150.00%
Other theft163.29700.00%
Public order112.77120.00%
Bicycle theft111.900.00%
Burglary41.900.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-76.47%
Theft from the person30.69-93.75%
Other theft20.52-95.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4834.76-9.43%
Theft from the person488.30-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.3010.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.71-41.38%
Robbery152.9450.00%
Public order102.5966.67%
Bicycle theft81.73166.67%
Burglary61.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Shoplifting40.69-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5335.80-22.06%
Theft from the person509.1728.21%
Anti-social behaviour308.653.45%
Violence and sexual offences295.190.00%
Shoplifting115.0122.22%
Robbery101.9011.11%
Burglary61.7320.00%
Public order61.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.86-62.50%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6837.01-15.00%
Theft from the person3911.76-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour296.7420.83%
Violence and sexual offences295.01-12.12%
Robbery95.0180.00%
Shoplifting91.56-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.56166.67%
Bicycle theft81.38100.00%
Public order71.38-22.22%
Burglary51.21-58.33%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8038.910.00%
Theft from the person4213.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences337.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.710.00%
Burglary124.150.00%
Shoplifting112.080.00%
Public order91.900.00%
Robbery51.560.00%
Bicycle theft40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 452 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202472
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024108
March 20243
January 202448
December 202350
November 202339
October 202342

A total of 311 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
July 20244
May 20247
April 202416
March 20242
January 202448
December 202353
November 202368
October 202380

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202442
April 202440
January 202433
December 202330
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202419
January 202415
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 20244
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 20244
January 202417
December 202329
November 202329
October 202333

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Upper Ground
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2