SE1 8RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8RF

SE1 8RF, Southwark has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.04 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8RF 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 8RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8RF, encompassing approximately 9323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (35.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-8.96% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)

SE1 8RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • The Cut with total crimes: 14
  • Gray Street with total crimes: 13

SE1 8RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9633.0435.21%
Anti-social behaviour6110.30-8.96%
Violence and sexual offences356.5434.62%
Other theft303.75275.00%
Shoplifting163.2277.78%
Robbery141.72133.33%
Burglary141.50250.00%
Bicycle theft111.501000.00%
Drugs101.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.0766.67%
Public order61.0750.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7122.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour677.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.191200.00%
Shoplifting92.790.00%
Other theft80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.86500.00%
Robbery60.640.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Public order40.64300.00%
Burglary40.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10434.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour6711.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.190.00%
Robbery274.180.00%
Other theft242.900.00%
Shoplifting142.570.00%
Burglary111.500.00%
Drugs111.180.00%
Public order101.180.00%
Bicycle theft81.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.21-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5327.8989.29%
Anti-social behaviour505.6819.05%
Violence and sexual offences435.36-6.52%
Other theft374.612.78%
Robbery283.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.00-14.29%
Public order111.29-8.33%
Shoplifting81.1814.29%
Bicycle theft70.8675.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Burglary40.43100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.52-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour424.93-19.23%
Other theft364.50-2.70%
Theft from the person283.86-40.43%
Criminal damage and arson143.0040.00%
Robbery121.50-14.29%
Public order121.2933.33%
Shoplifting71.29-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.7566.67%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Drugs20.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5225.85-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences515.5837.84%
Theft from the person475.4734.29%
Other theft375.04-11.90%
Robbery143.9755.56%
Criminal damage and arson101.5025.00%
Public order91.0712.50%
Shoplifting80.97-57.89%
Burglary60.86-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.6433.33%
Vehicle crime30.4350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6026.1776.47%
Other theft426.44-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences374.50-21.28%
Theft from the person353.97-7.89%
Shoplifting193.75-26.92%
Drugs102.04233.33%
Burglary101.07-23.08%
Robbery91.0728.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.97-38.46%
Public order80.86-38.46%
Bicycle theft30.86-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.460.00%
Other theft445.040.00%
Theft from the person384.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.080.00%
Shoplifting263.650.00%
Bicycle theft132.790.00%
Public order131.390.00%
Burglary131.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.390.00%
Robbery71.390.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Drugs30.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202467
April 202467
January 202450
December 202342
November 202352
October 202360
September 202334

A total of 472 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202471
April 2024104
January 202453
December 202328
November 202347
October 202335
September 202338

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 20242
April 202439
January 202443
December 202346
November 202351
October 202337
September 202347

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 20241
December 20232
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202427
January 202428
December 202312
November 202314
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20248
April 202424
January 202437
December 202336
November 202337
October 202342
September 202344

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8RF 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. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
  • 14. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1