SE1 9ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9ED

SE1 9ED, Southwark has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.22 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9ED 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 9ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9ED, encompassing approximately 3089 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)

SE1 9ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14

SE1 9ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5659.2247.37%
Other theft4618.12155.56%
Anti-social behaviour2114.89-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences156.807.14%
Bicycle theft114.85120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.560.00%
Vehicle crime62.270.00%
Burglary61.9450.00%
Public order61.94100.00%
Robbery51.94-44.44%
Drugs21.62-33.33%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3838.513700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2212.300.00%
Other theft187.12800.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.83180.00%
Robbery94.530.00%
Bicycle theft52.910.00%
Burglary41.620.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.88-20.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-33.33%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.1866.67%
Public order41.620.00%
Other theft31.29-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10578.6410400.00%
Other theft5733.981325.00%
Shoplifting2118.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.18300.00%
Bicycle theft83.88700.00%
Robbery72.590.00%
Burglary62.27500.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.18-91.55%
Vehicle crime21.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-88.24%
Public order20.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-95.24%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.32-98.08%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7166.02-1.39%
Theft from the person5222.98-11.86%
Violence and sexual offences2116.8323.53%
Anti-social behaviour176.80-15.00%
Burglary135.50116.67%
Bicycle theft74.21133.33%
Robbery62.27-14.29%
Public order51.9425.00%
Drugs31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Shoplifting30.97-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7267.31-12.20%
Theft from the person5923.305.36%
Anti-social behaviour2019.095.26%
Violence and sexual offences176.47-10.53%
Shoplifting135.508.33%
Robbery74.2175.00%
Burglary62.270.00%
Public order41.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Bicycle theft31.29-40.00%
Drugs20.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8271.20-14.58%
Theft from the person5626.5436.59%
Anti-social behaviour1918.12-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.150.00%
Shoplifting126.15-14.29%
Public order63.88-25.00%
Burglary61.9420.00%
Drugs51.9466.67%
Bicycle theft51.6225.00%
Robbery41.6233.33%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9669.260.00%
Theft from the person4131.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour2013.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.470.00%
Shoplifting146.150.00%
Public order84.530.00%
Burglary52.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.620.00%
Robbery31.290.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202412
March 20243
February 20241
January 202421
December 202317
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202438
July 20241
June 20241
April 2024105
March 20241
February 20241
January 202452
December 202359
November 202356
October 202341

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202416
March 20244
February 20242
January 202417
December 202320
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 460 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202418
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 202457
March 20244
February 20246
January 202471
December 202372
November 202382
October 202396

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 202421
January 20243
December 202313
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 9. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 11. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 25. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Ewer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sumner Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Maiden Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bankside
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2