SE1 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8LB

SE1 8LB, Southwark has recorded a total of 306 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.72 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8LB, encompassing approximately 8814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (102) incidents (37.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (3.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)

SE1 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15

SE1 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10234.7237.84%
Anti-social behaviour6111.573.39%
Violence and sexual offences296.9231.82%
Other theft283.29300.00%
Burglary203.18185.71%
Robbery182.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.04150.00%
Bicycle theft121.701100.00%
Drugs71.3640.00%
Shoplifting50.790.00%
Public order30.57-62.50%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7423.482366.67%
Anti-social behaviour598.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.692100.00%
Robbery122.500.00%
Public order81.36700.00%
Burglary70.910.00%
Other theft70.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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 person30.790.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.13-96.15%
Other theft20.57-90.48%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.11-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13036.426400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5014.750.00%
Robbery285.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.181250.00%
Shoplifting253.060.00%
Other theft212.84950.00%
Bicycle theft132.380.00%
Drugs101.470.00%
Burglary81.130.00%
Public order80.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.68-95.92%
Theft from the person20.23-97.06%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-93.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6830.2923.64%
Other theft497.71-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour445.567.32%
Violence and sexual offences314.99-16.22%
Robbery293.5281.25%
Public order103.2942.86%
Burglary91.1350.00%
Bicycle theft81.02100.00%
Vehicle crime50.9125.00%
Shoplifting50.57-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-28.57%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5527.9112.24%
Other theft536.24-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour416.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.65-22.92%
Robbery164.2045.45%
Shoplifting141.8240.00%
Public order71.59-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.79-12.50%
Burglary60.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.68100.00%
Bicycle theft40.45-50.00%
Drugs20.45-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5428.59-28.95%
Theft from the person496.1322.50%
Violence and sexual offences485.5641.18%
Anti-social behaviour415.4510.81%
Robbery114.6537.50%
Public order101.2566.67%
Shoplifting101.13-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson81.13100.00%
Bicycle theft80.9160.00%
Burglary60.91-40.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7627.6840.74%
Theft from the person408.62-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour374.54-7.50%
Violence and sexual offences344.20-43.33%
Shoplifting183.86-50.00%
Burglary102.040.00%
Robbery81.13-20.00%
Public order60.91-60.00%
Drugs50.6825.00%
Bicycle theft50.57-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6836.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences607.710.00%
Other theft546.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.130.00%
Shoplifting364.540.00%
Public order154.080.00%
Bicycle theft131.700.00%
Burglary101.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.130.00%
Robbery101.130.00%
Drugs41.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 596 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202474
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024130
March 20242
January 202468
December 202355
November 202349
October 202340
September 202368

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202459
April 202450
January 202444
December 202341
November 202341
October 202337
September 202340

A total of 348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20242
January 202449
December 202353
November 202354
October 202376
September 202354

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20242
January 202431
December 202337
November 202348
October 202334
September 202360

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202425
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 202318
September 202336

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202428
January 202429
December 202316
November 202311
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8LB 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. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 26. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2