SE1 8EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8EN

SE1 8EN, Southwark has recorded a total of 302 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.94 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8EN 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 8EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8EN, encompassing approximately 9759 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8EN area, explore the SE1 8EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 8EN area, visit the SE1 8EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (98) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (5.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)

SE1 8EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • The Cut with total crimes: 14

SE1 8EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9830.9427.27%
Anti-social behaviour5810.045.45%
Violence and sexual offences325.9488.24%
Other theft243.28300.00%
Burglary192.46137.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.95180.00%
Robbery141.4355.56%
Shoplifting131.43333.33%
Bicycle theft111.331000.00%
Drugs91.1350.00%
Public order70.92133.33%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7719.572466.67%
Anti-social behaviour557.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.641600.00%
Robbery91.740.00%
Burglary80.920.00%
Other theft60.82200.00%
Drugs60.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Public order30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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 person30.72-25.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.92-96.64%
Other theft20.41-90.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.10-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11930.7411800.00%
Anti-social behaviour6112.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.251500.00%
Robbery263.280.00%
Other theft202.66900.00%
Drugs112.050.00%
Public order111.130.00%
Burglary71.130.00%
Bicycle theft70.720.00%
Shoplifting60.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.51-94.59%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-95.83%
Theft from the person10.20-98.25%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5727.5642.50%
Violence and sexual offences485.849.09%
Anti-social behaviour484.9226.32%
Other theft374.92-2.63%
Robbery273.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.779.09%
Public order91.230.00%
Burglary80.920.00%
Bicycle theft80.82300.00%
Shoplifting50.8266.67%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime30.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.44-12.00%
Theft from the person404.51-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour384.10-13.64%
Other theft383.89-7.32%
Robbery183.8928.57%
Criminal damage and arson111.840.00%
Public order91.13-18.18%
Burglary80.92-27.27%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Drugs30.41-50.00%
Shoplifting30.31-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.3113.64%
Theft from the person465.1221.05%
Anti-social behaviour444.71-29.03%
Other theft414.51-10.87%
Robbery144.2040.00%
Public order111.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.13120.00%
Burglary111.130.00%
Drugs61.13-25.00%
Shoplifting50.61-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.51300.00%
Bicycle theft40.41100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6225.720.00%
Other theft466.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.710.00%
Theft from the person384.510.00%
Shoplifting123.890.00%
Public order111.230.00%
Burglary111.130.00%
Robbery101.130.00%
Drugs81.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 483 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202477
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024119
March 20241
January 202457
December 202340
November 202346
October 202338

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202455
April 202461
January 202448
December 202338
November 202344
October 202362

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 202420
March 20242
January 202437
December 202338
November 202341
October 202346

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202426
January 202427
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202448
December 202344
November 202350
October 202344

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 27. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 28. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1