SE1 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8BS

SE1 8BS, Southwark has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.51 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8BS, encompassing approximately 8392 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (115) incidents (36.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (1.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (442.86% increase)

SE1 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 22
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 17

SE1 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11540.5136.90%
Anti-social behaviour6613.701.54%
Other theft387.86442.86%
Violence and sexual offences304.5315.38%
Robbery213.5761.54%
Burglary202.50100.00%
Bicycle theft142.381300.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6766.67%
Drugs81.19300.00%
Shoplifting70.9575.00%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8426.932700.00%
Anti-social behaviour6510.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.742500.00%
Robbery133.100.00%
Burglary101.550.00%
Other theft71.19250.00%
Public order70.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.31-96.45%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.24-91.30%
Public order10.24-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14141.944600.00%
Anti-social behaviour5616.800.00%
Robbery316.670.00%
Shoplifting303.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.571350.00%
Other theft233.461050.00%
Bicycle theft132.740.00%
Drugs121.550.00%
Public order91.430.00%
Burglary71.070.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.83-95.95%
Other theft20.36-96.55%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-92.86%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7433.8413.85%
Other theft588.82-18.31%
Anti-social behaviour456.9112.50%
Violence and sexual offences285.36-37.78%
Robbery283.3455.56%
Public order123.3433.33%
Burglary101.43100.00%
Bicycle theft91.1980.00%
Shoplifting61.07-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7133.960.00%
Theft from the person658.4620.37%
Violence and sexual offences457.74-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour405.36-9.09%
Robbery184.7750.00%
Shoplifting132.1430.00%
Public order91.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.070.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Bicycle theft50.60-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7133.00-21.98%
Theft from the person548.465.88%
Violence and sexual offences516.4337.84%
Anti-social behaviour446.0810.00%
Robbery125.2433.33%
Shoplifting101.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft91.1950.00%
Public order81.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.95100.00%
Burglary50.95-50.00%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9133.120.00%
Theft from the person5110.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.770.00%
Shoplifting154.410.00%
Burglary101.790.00%
Public order91.190.00%
Robbery91.070.00%
Bicycle theft61.070.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 202484
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024141
March 20243
January 202474
December 202365
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202465
April 202456
January 202445
December 202340
November 202344
October 202340

A total of 365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 202423
March 20242
January 202458
December 202371
November 202371
October 202391

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
March 20242
January 202428
December 202345
November 202351
October 202337

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202412
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202431
January 202428
December 202318
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202430
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1