SE1 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8DJ

SE1 8DJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.07 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8DJ, encompassing approximately 5103 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (170.00% increase)

SE1 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

SE1 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8045.078.11%
Anti-social behaviour4515.6815.38%
Other theft278.82170.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.2920.00%
Robbery174.70112.50%
Bicycle theft83.33700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.57133.33%
Burglary71.37-12.50%
Shoplifting51.3766.67%
Public order40.98-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7434.492366.67%
Anti-social behaviour3914.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.64900.00%
Other theft103.92150.00%
Public order91.96350.00%
Robbery81.760.00%
Burglary81.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 theft42.350.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 theft74.70-56.25%
Theft from the person61.37-94.64%
Public order41.18-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.78-86.96%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-91.67%
Shoplifting10.20-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11252.323633.33%
Anti-social behaviour3521.950.00%
Shoplifting266.860.00%
Robbery235.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.51475.00%
Other theft164.51700.00%
Bicycle theft123.140.00%
Public order112.35120.00%
Drugs42.160.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 order52.74-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.98-75.00%
Theft from the person30.78-94.12%
Other theft20.59-95.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5139.97-12.07%
Other theft459.99-23.73%
Anti-social behaviour328.8210.34%
Violence and sexual offences166.27-50.00%
Robbery163.14100.00%
Bicycle theft123.14140.00%
Public order112.3557.14%
Burglary62.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-20.00%
Shoplifting30.78-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5943.70-13.24%
Theft from the person5811.5652.63%
Violence and sexual offences3211.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.270.00%
Shoplifting115.6883.33%
Robbery82.16-33.33%
Public order71.570.00%
Burglary61.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6842.13-16.05%
Theft from the person3813.32-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences327.4523.08%
Anti-social behaviour296.2711.54%
Robbery125.68140.00%
Bicycle theft82.3560.00%
Public order71.57-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.37133.33%
Shoplifting61.37-33.33%
Burglary41.18-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8143.1132.79%
Theft from the person4615.87-34.29%
Violence and sexual offences269.01-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour265.09-3.70%
Burglary95.090.00%
Shoplifting91.76-57.14%
Public order91.76-10.00%
Robbery51.76-54.55%
Bicycle theft50.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-50.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7051.930.00%
Other theft6113.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences3611.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.050.00%
Shoplifting215.290.00%
Robbery114.120.00%
Public order102.160.00%
Burglary91.960.00%
Bicycle theft91.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Drugs20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202416
March 20242
January 202445
December 202359
November 202368
October 202381
September 202361

A total of 541 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202474
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024112
March 20243
January 202451
December 202358
November 202338
October 202346
September 202370

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202423
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 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 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 202321

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
January 202416
December 202332
November 202332
October 202326
September 202336

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202439
April 202435
January 202432
December 202329
November 202329
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total24
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Upper Ground
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    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. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1