COLOMBO STREET, SE1 8DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8DP

COLOMBO STREET, SE1 8DP, Southwark has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.03 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8DP 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 8DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8DP, encompassing approximately 6310 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8DP area, explore the SE1 8DP 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 (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)

SE1 8DP Crime Hotspots

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

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

COLOMBO STREET, SE1 8DP 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 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8038.0311.11%
Anti-social behaviour4912.6816.67%
Other theft267.77225.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.1223.81%
Robbery144.1255.56%
Burglary132.2262.50%
Bicycle theft102.06900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.58200.00%
Shoplifting51.4366.67%
Public order30.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 person7228.052300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4211.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.66950.00%
Robbery93.330.00%
Public order91.43350.00%
Burglary81.430.00%
Other theft81.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 theft41.900.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 theft73.64-58.82%
Theft from the person61.11-94.64%
Public order40.95-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.63-86.96%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-91.67%
Shoplifting10.16-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11243.113633.33%
Anti-social behaviour4017.750.00%
Shoplifting266.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.12475.00%
Robbery193.640.00%
Other theft173.01750.00%
Bicycle theft122.690.00%
Public order111.90120.00%
Burglary61.740.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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 order52.22-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.79-71.43%
Theft from the person30.63-94.34%
Other theft20.48-95.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5333.760.00%
Other theft498.40-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour337.7710.00%
Robbery215.23110.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.33-57.58%
Public order112.2257.14%
Bicycle theft91.74125.00%
Burglary71.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Shoplifting30.79-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5734.86-17.39%
Theft from the person539.0335.90%
Violence and sexual offences338.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.230.00%
Shoplifting114.7522.22%
Robbery101.740.00%
Public order71.580.00%
Burglary61.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In November 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 theft6934.86-12.66%
Theft from the person3910.93-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences336.183.12%
Anti-social behaviour305.2342.86%
Robbery104.7566.67%
Shoplifting91.58-18.18%
Bicycle theft81.4360.00%
Public order71.27-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.11133.33%
Burglary51.11-44.44%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7935.020.00%
Theft from the person4212.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.070.00%
Shoplifting113.330.00%
Public order91.740.00%
Burglary91.430.00%
Robbery61.430.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

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 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 463 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202472
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024112
March 20243
January 202453
December 202353
November 202339
October 202342

A total of 318 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20248
July 20244
May 20247
April 202417
March 20242
January 202449
December 202357
November 202369
October 202379

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
January 202414
December 202333
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202442
April 202440
January 202433
December 202330
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202419
January 202421
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 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 20239
October 202311

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 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 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. 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1