WATERLOO ROAD, SE1 8XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8XH

WATERLOO ROAD, SE1 8XH, Southwark has recorded a total of 309 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.48 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8XH 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 8XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8XH, encompassing approximately 9513 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)

SE1 8XH 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

WATERLOO ROAD, SE1 8XH 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 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9632.4839.13%
Anti-social behaviour5610.09-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences355.8945.83%
Other theft303.68275.00%
Shoplifting163.15100.00%
Burglary151.68275.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.58133.33%
Robbery141.47133.33%
Bicycle theft111.471000.00%
Drugs101.1666.67%
Public order71.0575.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6920.713350.00%
Anti-social behaviour607.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.311100.00%
Other theft82.520.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84500.00%
Robbery60.630.00%
Drugs60.630.00%
Public order40.63300.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.63-97.03%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.11-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10132.6910000.00%
Anti-social behaviour6610.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.941800.00%
Robbery263.990.00%
Other theft242.732300.00%
Shoplifting152.520.00%
Public order111.580.00%
Drugs111.160.00%
Burglary91.160.00%
Bicycle theft80.950.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.63-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-95.74%
Other theft10.21-97.44%
Theft from the person10.11-98.21%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5628.5993.10%
Anti-social behaviour515.8927.50%
Violence and sexual offences475.362.17%
Other theft394.945.41%
Robbery284.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.94-7.14%
Public order111.37-8.33%
Shoplifting81.1633.33%
Bicycle theft70.8475.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-20.00%
Burglary40.4233.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.07-16.36%
Anti-social behaviour404.84-25.93%
Other theft374.200.00%
Theft from the person293.89-40.82%
Criminal damage and arson143.0540.00%
Robbery121.47-14.29%
Public order121.2620.00%
Shoplifting61.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Burglary30.42-70.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5526.8044.74%
Anti-social behaviour545.78-3.57%
Theft from the person495.6840.00%
Other theft375.15-17.78%
Robbery143.8940.00%
Burglary101.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0525.00%
Public order101.0525.00%
Shoplifting81.05-52.94%
Bicycle theft40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Drugs10.32-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5625.440.00%
Other theft455.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.730.00%
Theft from the person353.990.00%
Shoplifting173.680.00%
Burglary101.790.00%
Robbery101.050.00%
Drugs91.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.950.00%
Public order80.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202460
April 202466
January 202451
December 202340
November 202354
October 202356

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
July 20242
May 20241
April 202438
March 20242
January 202447
December 202346
November 202355
October 202338

A total of 441 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202469
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024101
March 20241
January 202456
December 202329
November 202349
October 202335

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202426
January 202428
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20248
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202439
December 202337
November 202337
October 202345

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202415
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8XH 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. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 16. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 29. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 30. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1