SE1 9AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9AN

SE1 9AN, Southwark has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.27 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9AN 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 9AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9AN, encompassing approximately 4990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 9AN area, explore the SE1 9AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (7.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)

SE1 9AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15

SE1 9AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7240.277.46%
Anti-social behaviour3514.4320.69%
Other theft257.01108.33%
Violence and sexual offences175.0141.67%
Burglary123.41140.00%
Bicycle theft92.40125.00%
Robbery91.80-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.80300.00%
Public order51.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6730.463250.00%
Anti-social behaviour2913.420.00%
Robbery135.810.00%
Other theft122.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.401100.00%
Public order52.40400.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.01-71.43%
Theft from the person51.20-95.58%
Public order41.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-78.57%
Bicycle theft10.60-85.71%
Shoplifting10.20-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11349.295550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2922.640.00%
Shoplifting265.810.00%
Other theft215.212000.00%
Robbery144.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.81250.00%
Public order82.8160.00%
Bicycle theft71.600.00%
Drugs61.400.00%
Burglary51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle 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 order52.40-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.00-80.00%
Theft from the person20.80-94.87%
Other theft10.40-97.30%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3933.66-20.41%
Other theft377.81-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour257.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.01-35.48%
Burglary114.0122.22%
Robbery102.2042.86%
Bicycle theft62.00200.00%
Public order61.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Drugs31.0050.00%
Shoplifting30.60-76.92%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4937.6728.95%
Other theft389.82-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences317.6129.17%
Anti-social behaviour256.2125.00%
Shoplifting135.0144.44%
Burglary92.6012.50%
Robbery71.80-30.00%
Public order51.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-44.44%
Drugs21.00-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4637.47-23.33%
Theft from the person389.2215.15%
Violence and sexual offences247.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.81-9.09%
Robbery104.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.00350.00%
Shoplifting91.80-18.18%
Burglary81.80-11.11%
Drugs71.60600.00%
Public order71.40-22.22%
Bicycle theft51.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.00300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6037.870.00%
Theft from the person3312.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.410.00%
Shoplifting114.410.00%
Public order92.200.00%
Burglary91.800.00%
Bicycle theft51.800.00%
Robbery41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20244
January 202420
December 202331
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 420 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202467
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024113
March 20242
January 202439
December 202349
November 202338
October 202333

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202429
January 202425
December 202325
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
July 20242
May 20246
April 202421
March 20241
January 202437
December 202338
November 202346
October 202360

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202414
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 20243
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Cut
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Hatfields
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Isabella Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Roupell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2