BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SE1 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8EL

BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SE1 8EL, Southwark has recorded a total of 299 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.52 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8EL, encompassing approximately 10483 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (156.25% increase)

SE1 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SE1 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9628.5223.08%
Anti-social behaviour629.1614.81%
Violence and sexual offences415.91156.25%
Other theft213.91200.00%
Burglary152.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.43600.00%
Robbery111.3410.00%
Shoplifting111.051000.00%
Bicycle theft111.051000.00%
Drugs81.0514.29%
Public order60.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7817.933800.00%
Anti-social behaviour547.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.151500.00%
Robbery101.530.00%
Other theft70.950.00%
Drugs70.670.00%
Burglary60.670.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.48-97.17%
Other theft10.29-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10626.7110500.00%
Anti-social behaviour6210.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.911600.00%
Robbery263.240.00%
Other theft182.481700.00%
Public order111.720.00%
Drugs91.050.00%
Bicycle theft60.860.00%
Burglary50.570.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.38-95.92%
Other theft10.19-97.50%
Theft from the person10.10-97.92%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5325.0917.78%
Violence and sexual offences495.0636.11%
Theft from the person484.6760.00%
Other theft404.5821.21%
Robbery223.8283.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.1030.00%
Public order91.24-10.00%
Burglary80.8633.33%
Bicycle theft70.7640.00%
Drugs40.6733.33%
Vehicle crime40.38-20.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Shoplifting30.29200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4518.794.65%
Violence and sexual offences364.29-38.98%
Other theft333.43-23.26%
Theft from the person303.15-40.00%
Robbery122.86-20.00%
Public order101.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.95-9.09%
Burglary60.95-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.5766.67%
Vehicle crime50.4825.00%
Drugs30.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5924.3231.11%
Theft from the person505.6311.11%
Anti-social behaviour434.77-33.85%
Other theft434.10-15.69%
Robbery154.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.4357.14%
Burglary101.05-23.08%
Public order100.9542.86%
Drugs60.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.57300.00%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Shoplifting10.29-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6525.4730.00%
Other theft516.20-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences454.86-23.73%
Theft from the person454.29-4.26%
Burglary134.298.33%
Shoplifting101.24-54.55%
Robbery100.95-28.57%
Drugs90.95800.00%
Public order70.86-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.67-36.36%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5929.280.00%
Other theft555.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour505.250.00%
Theft from the person474.770.00%
Shoplifting224.480.00%
Bicycle theft162.100.00%
Public order151.530.00%
Robbery141.430.00%
Burglary121.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 434 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202454
April 202462
January 202453
December 202345
November 202343
October 202365
September 202350

A total of 270 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202440
December 202333
November 202343
October 202351
September 202355

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202426
January 202422
December 202312
November 202315
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310
September 202322

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20242
January 202449
December 202336
November 202359
October 202345
September 202359

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 506 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202478
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024106
March 20241
January 202448
December 202330
November 202350
October 202345
September 202347

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 202316

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1