SE1 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8BU

SE1 8BU, Southwark has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.54 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8BU, encompassing approximately 5303 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (75) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)

SE1 8BU 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

SE1 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7540.547.14%
Anti-social behaviour4714.1446.88%
Other theft238.86155.56%
Violence and sexual offences234.3421.05%
Robbery124.3433.33%
Burglary82.2614.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.51166.67%
Bicycle theft71.51600.00%
Shoplifting51.3266.67%
Public order30.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7030.172233.33%
Anti-social behaviour3213.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.03850.00%
Robbery93.580.00%
Other theft91.70125.00%
Burglary71.700.00%
Public order61.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 theft42.450.00%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95.47-91.00%
Other theft81.70-46.67%
Public order41.51-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-85.71%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-87.50%
Shoplifting10.19-96.15%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10044.883233.33%
Anti-social behaviour3118.860.00%
Shoplifting265.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.90320.00%
Robbery163.961500.00%
Other theft153.02400.00%
Public order112.83120.00%
Bicycle theft82.070.00%
Drugs41.510.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.94400.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Theft from the person30.5750.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.94-95.45%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Public order10.19-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-93.75%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4433.75-4.35%
Theft from the person448.30-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.3021.05%
Violence and sexual offences164.34-42.86%
Robbery143.0240.00%
Public order92.6450.00%
Bicycle theft81.70166.67%
Burglary61.510.00%
Shoplifting41.13-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5035.2621.95%
Other theft469.43-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences288.673.70%
Anti-social behaviour195.28-17.39%
Shoplifting113.5822.22%
Robbery102.0711.11%
Burglary61.8950.00%
Public order61.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.94-62.50%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5637.15-18.84%
Theft from the person4110.565.13%
Violence and sexual offences277.73-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour235.0927.78%
Robbery94.34125.00%
Shoplifting91.70-18.18%
Public order81.70-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.51166.67%
Bicycle theft81.51166.67%
Burglary41.51-60.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6937.520.00%
Theft from the person3913.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.030.00%
Shoplifting113.390.00%
Burglary102.070.00%
Public order91.890.00%
Robbery41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 436 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202470
July 20243
May 20249
April 2024100
March 20243
February 20242
January 202444
December 202350
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 20244
May 20248
April 202415
March 20243
January 202444
December 202346
November 202356
October 202369

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202432
April 202431
January 202423
December 202319
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202416
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202421
March 20245
February 20241
January 202416
December 202328
November 202327
October 202332

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 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
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8BU 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. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    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. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 17. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1