SE1 8NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8NY

SE1 8NY, Southwark has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.49 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8NY 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 8NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8NY, encompassing approximately 5814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (7.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (257.14% increase)

SE1 8NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

SE1 8NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7437.497.25%
Anti-social behaviour4812.7323.08%
Other theft258.26257.14%
Violence and sexual offences254.3025.00%
Robbery154.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.58133.33%
Burglary71.20-12.50%
Shoplifting51.2066.67%
Bicycle theft50.86400.00%
Public order30.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6929.072200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3911.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.71900.00%
Robbery93.440.00%
Public order91.55350.00%
Burglary81.550.00%
Other theft71.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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 theft42.060.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 theft73.96-53.33%
Theft from the person61.20-94.39%
Public order41.03-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.69-86.96%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-90.91%
Shoplifting10.17-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10744.373466.67%
Anti-social behaviour3618.400.00%
Shoplifting276.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.64475.00%
Robbery193.960.00%
Other theft153.27650.00%
Public order112.58120.00%
Bicycle theft111.890.00%
Drugs41.890.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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 order52.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-71.43%
Theft from the person30.69-93.75%
Other theft20.52-95.74%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4833.36-7.69%
Other theft478.26-14.55%
Anti-social behaviour318.086.90%
Robbery165.33128.57%
Violence and sexual offences142.75-56.25%
Public order102.4142.86%
Bicycle theft71.7275.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-20.00%
Shoplifting30.69-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5536.29-19.12%
Theft from the person529.4644.44%
Violence and sexual offences328.943.23%
Anti-social behaviour295.500.00%
Shoplifting114.9922.22%
Public order71.8916.67%
Robbery71.20-30.00%
Burglary61.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6836.29-13.92%
Theft from the person3611.69-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences316.193.33%
Anti-social behaviour295.3338.10%
Robbery104.99100.00%
Shoplifting91.72-18.18%
Bicycle theft81.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.38133.33%
Public order61.20-25.00%
Burglary41.03-55.56%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7936.120.00%
Theft from the person3913.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.160.00%
Shoplifting113.610.00%
Burglary91.890.00%
Public order81.550.00%
Robbery51.380.00%
Bicycle theft40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 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

A total of 309 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20247
July 20244
May 20247
April 202415
March 20242
January 202447
December 202355
November 202368
October 202379

A total of 437 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202469
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024107
March 20243
January 202448
December 202352
November 202336
October 202339

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202439
April 202436
January 202431
December 202329
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202419
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
January 202414
December 202332
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 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 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 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. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1