SE1 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8ND

SE1 8ND, Southwark has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.92 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8ND 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 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8ND, encompassing approximately 5031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (9.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (212.50% increase)

SE1 8ND 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

SE1 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7843.929.86%
Anti-social behaviour4515.5015.38%
Other theft258.94212.50%
Violence and sexual offences244.9726.32%
Robbery174.77112.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.38133.33%
Bicycle theft61.39500.00%
Burglary61.19-25.00%
Shoplifting51.1966.67%
Public order30.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7133.592266.67%
Anti-social behaviour3914.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.75850.00%
Public order93.78350.00%
Robbery81.790.00%
Burglary81.590.00%
Other theft81.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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 theft42.380.00%
Theft from the person30.790.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 theft74.77-53.33%
Theft from the person61.39-94.50%
Public order41.19-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-86.96%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-90.00%
Shoplifting10.20-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10951.283533.33%
Anti-social behaviour3421.660.00%
Shoplifting266.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.17475.00%
Robbery224.570.00%
Other theft154.37650.00%
Public order112.98120.00%
Bicycle theft102.190.00%
Drugs41.990.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
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 order52.78-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-71.43%
Theft from the person30.79-93.88%
Other theft20.60-95.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4938.16-12.50%
Other theft459.74-19.64%
Anti-social behaviour318.946.90%
Violence and sexual offences146.16-56.25%
Robbery132.7862.50%
Bicycle theft102.58100.00%
Public order91.9928.57%
Burglary61.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-20.00%
Shoplifting30.79-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5643.13-15.15%
Theft from the person5611.1351.35%
Violence and sexual offences3211.1310.34%
Anti-social behaviour296.3611.54%
Shoplifting115.7683.33%
Robbery82.19-27.27%
Public order71.590.00%
Burglary61.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.99-37.50%
Drugs10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6640.74-17.50%
Theft from the person3713.12-11.90%
Violence and sexual offences297.3511.54%
Anti-social behaviour265.768.33%
Robbery115.17120.00%
Bicycle theft82.19100.00%
Public order71.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.39133.33%
Shoplifting61.39-33.33%
Burglary41.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8041.9337.93%
Theft from the person4215.90-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences268.35-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour245.17-7.69%
Shoplifting94.77-57.14%
Public order91.79-10.00%
Burglary81.79-11.11%
Robbery51.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-50.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6649.880.00%
Other theft5813.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.560.00%
Shoplifting215.170.00%
Robbery104.170.00%
Public order101.990.00%
Burglary91.990.00%
Bicycle theft71.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

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 366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
July 20244
May 20247
April 202415
March 20242
January 202445
December 202356
November 202366
October 202380
September 202358

A total of 520 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202471
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024109
March 20243
January 202449
December 202356
November 202337
October 202342
September 202366

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202422
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235
September 202310

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 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
January 202414
December 202332
November 202329
October 202326
September 202333

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202439
April 202434
January 202431
December 202329
November 202326
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 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 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 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 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

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 8ND 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. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Isabella Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1