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

Overview of Crime in SE1 8NL

BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SE1 8NL, Southwark has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.61 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8NL 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 8NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8NL, encompassing approximately 6665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (90) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (170.00% increase)

SE1 8NL 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

BLACKFRIARS ROAD, SE1 8NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9039.6118.42%
Anti-social behaviour5413.5017.39%
Other theft278.10170.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.0517.39%
Burglary144.0555.56%
Robbery142.1016.67%
Bicycle theft112.101000.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.65233.33%
Shoplifting51.5066.67%
Public order40.75-33.33%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7628.512433.33%
Anti-social behaviour4611.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.901050.00%
Robbery123.450.00%
Other theft101.80150.00%
Burglary91.500.00%
Public order61.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.45200.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 theft41.800.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 theft73.45-63.16%
Theft from the person61.05-94.92%
Public order40.90-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-88.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-91.67%
Shoplifting10.15-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11843.063833.33%
Anti-social behaviour4117.700.00%
Shoplifting266.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.90525.00%
Robbery203.750.00%
Other theft193.00850.00%
Bicycle theft122.850.00%
Public order111.80120.00%
Burglary81.650.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

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 order52.10-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-80.95%
Theft from the person30.60-94.55%
Other theft20.45-96.08%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5535.560.00%
Other theft518.25-16.39%
Anti-social behaviour397.6514.71%
Robbery235.8576.92%
Violence and sexual offences213.45-34.38%
Public order113.150.00%
Bicycle theft101.65233.33%
Burglary81.5033.33%
Shoplifting51.20-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6135.56-14.08%
Theft from the person559.1527.91%
Anti-social behaviour348.2513.33%
Violence and sexual offences325.100.00%
Robbery134.8044.44%
Shoplifting121.9533.33%
Public order111.8057.14%
Burglary61.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-62.50%
Drugs20.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7134.06-12.35%
Theft from the person4310.65-10.42%
Violence and sexual offences326.45-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour304.803.45%
Robbery94.5050.00%
Shoplifting91.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.35100.00%
Bicycle theft81.20100.00%
Public order71.20-22.22%
Burglary51.05-58.33%
Drugs40.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8137.060.00%
Theft from the person4812.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences347.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.100.00%
Shoplifting154.350.00%
Burglary122.250.00%
Public order91.800.00%
Robbery61.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

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 202411
August 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 497 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202476
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024118
March 20243
January 202455
December 202355
November 202343
October 202348

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202419
March 20242
January 202451
December 202361
November 202371
October 202381

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202446
April 202441
January 202439
December 202334
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20244
January 202421
December 202332
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202420
January 202423
December 202313
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 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 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
January 202411
December 202311
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8NL 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. Webber Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 15. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1