SE1 9BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9BZ

SE1 9BZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 346 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.58 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9BZ 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 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9BZ, encompassing approximately 4293 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (131) incidents (111.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (76) incidents (162.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)

SE1 9BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23

SE1 9BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13180.58111.29%
Other theft7630.51162.07%
Violence and sexual offences3417.706.25%
Anti-social behaviour267.92-29.73%
Bicycle theft226.061000.00%
Shoplifting145.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.26200.00%
Public order102.7911.11%
Drugs82.3314.29%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Robbery41.16-78.95%
Burglary30.93-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.70-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6252.631966.67%
Anti-social behaviour3714.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.62700.00%
Other theft297.45480.00%
Robbery196.750.00%
Burglary114.420.00%
Public order92.56125.00%
Shoplifting82.10700.00%
Drugs71.86250.00%
Possession of weapons51.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.890.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.930.00%
Theft from the person30.930.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.23-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1720.49-90.06%
Public order143.967.69%
Shoplifting133.26-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences133.03-72.34%
Drugs123.03100.00%
Other theft62.79-94.34%
Possession of weapons61.40200.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Robbery20.47-88.24%
Bicycle theft20.47-85.71%
Burglary10.47-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person171102.471121.43%
Other theft10639.821414.29%
Violence and sexual offences4724.6980.77%
Anti-social behaviour2610.950.00%
Shoplifting226.06120.00%
Robbery175.12750.00%
Bicycle theft143.960.00%
Public order133.2630.00%
Burglary103.030.00%
Drugs62.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.330.00%
Theft from the person146.060.00%
Public order103.260.00%
Shoplifting102.330.00%
Drugs72.330.00%
Other theft71.630.00%
Possession of weapons61.630.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.23-96.43%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10984.77-4.39%
Theft from the person8525.39-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences5219.80-24.64%
Anti-social behaviour2812.113.70%
Drugs206.5211.11%
Shoplifting154.6666.67%
Robbery143.49-46.15%
Public order123.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft102.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.33-33.33%
Burglary61.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11495.49-17.39%
Theft from the person10526.55-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences6924.4513.11%
Anti-social behaviour2716.0728.57%
Robbery266.2918.18%
Drugs186.065.88%
Public order154.19-40.00%
Burglary93.4912.50%
Shoplifting92.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1028.57%
Vehicle crime52.10150.00%
Bicycle theft41.16-20.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft138104.34-2.13%
Theft from the person12532.1417.92%
Violence and sexual offences6129.113.39%
Public order2514.2138.89%
Robbery225.8210.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.12-41.67%
Drugs174.89-34.62%
Shoplifting123.96-20.00%
Burglary82.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.63-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft141107.130.00%
Theft from the person10632.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences5924.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour3613.740.00%
Drugs268.380.00%
Robbery206.060.00%
Public order184.660.00%
Shoplifting154.190.00%
Bicycle theft133.490.00%
Burglary103.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202437
April 202426
February 20241
January 202428
December 202327
November 202321
October 202336

A total of 731 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202429
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024106
March 20247
January 2024109
December 2023114
November 2023138
October 2023141

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
July 20244
May 202413
April 202447
March 202426
January 202452
December 202369
November 202361
October 202359

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20242
May 20242
April 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 819 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202462
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024171
March 202414
January 202485
December 2023105
November 2023125
October 2023106

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202420
December 202318
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
May 20242
April 202417
March 20242
January 202414
December 202326
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total65
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 12. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1