SE1 9DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9DT

SE1 9DT, Southwark has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.09 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9DT 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 9DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9DT, encompassing approximately 2603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (33) incidents (153.85% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)

SE1 9DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Rochester Walk with total crimes: 8

SE1 9DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3351.09153.85%
Theft from the person3012.68-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour2111.5210.53%
Violence and sexual offences118.07-26.67%
Bicycle theft104.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.840.00%
Robbery52.30-37.50%
Burglary51.9225.00%
Public order51.9225.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Shoplifting11.54-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3141.871450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.3066.67%
Other theft135.7662.50%
Robbery84.990.00%
Drugs63.07200.00%
Bicycle theft52.300.00%
Public order41.92300.00%
Shoplifting41.54100.00%
Burglary41.54100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.21125.00%
Other theft83.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.9225.00%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-20.00%
Theft from the person21.54-66.67%
Public order20.77-77.78%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft915.37-75.68%
Public order93.4650.00%
Theft from the person63.46-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences52.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.92150.00%
Drugs21.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-85.71%
Shoplifting10.38-96.30%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5165.691175.00%
Other theft3719.59516.67%
Shoplifting2714.212600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.3787.50%
Anti-social behaviour155.76200.00%
Bicycle theft75.76600.00%
Public order62.6920.00%
Robbery52.30400.00%
Burglary31.92200.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.83-27.27%
Other theft63.070.00%
Public order52.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.92150.00%
Theft from the person41.9233.33%
Other crime11.540.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.68-42.11%
Other theft64.23-84.62%
Public order32.30-70.00%
Theft from the person31.15-87.50%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-85.71%
Burglary20.77-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Robbery10.38-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3954.17-23.53%
Theft from the person2414.98-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences199.2246.15%
Anti-social behaviour147.30-22.22%
Public order105.38100.00%
Burglary103.84100.00%
Bicycle theft63.84100.00%
Robbery62.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3025.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Shoplifting31.15-76.92%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5158.01-19.05%
Theft from the person3519.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.91-38.10%
Shoplifting134.9918.18%
Burglary54.990.00%
Public order51.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Bicycle theft31.54-40.00%
Drugs21.15-50.00%
Robbery10.77-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6365.31-4.55%
Theft from the person2524.20-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences219.6023.53%
Anti-social behaviour188.0712.50%
Shoplifting116.91-21.43%
Robbery74.23250.00%
Public order62.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft52.300.00%
Burglary51.9225.00%
Drugs41.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.54200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6665.310.00%
Theft from the person2625.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.530.00%
Public order156.150.00%
Shoplifting145.760.00%
Bicycle theft55.380.00%
Burglary41.920.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202415
March 20245
February 20242
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 202415
March 20248
February 202411
January 202419
December 202313
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 337 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 202437
March 20246
February 20246
January 202439
December 202351
November 202363
October 202366

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 239 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 202451
March 20244
February 20243
January 202424
December 202335
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 20243
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 7. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ewer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Sumner Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Maiden Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bankside
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. College Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Price'S Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1