SE1 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9EJ

SE1 9EJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.41 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9EJ, encompassing approximately 4633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (102) incidents (67.21% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (130.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SE1 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18

SE1 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10257.4167.21%
Other theft5322.01130.43%
Anti-social behaviour3211.44-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences166.9123.08%
Burglary133.4585.71%
Bicycle theft132.81160.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.81800.00%
Public order91.9480.00%
Robbery61.94-72.73%
Shoplifting61.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6141.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4413.160.00%
Other theft239.500.00%
Robbery224.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.750.00%
Burglary72.810.00%
Shoplifting61.510.00%
Public order51.29400.00%
Bicycle theft51.08400.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.43-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.22-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15471.000.00%
Other theft7233.230.00%
Shoplifting2515.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.402300.00%
Robbery125.180.00%
Bicycle theft102.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.160.00%
Burglary102.160.00%
Public order62.160.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.22-96.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8256.97-5.75%
Theft from the person6717.70-10.67%
Violence and sexual offences3314.46-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour257.12-30.56%
Burglary155.4025.00%
Robbery143.240.00%
Bicycle theft83.02300.00%
Shoplifting71.73-50.00%
Public order61.51-14.29%
Drugs41.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8764.96-17.92%
Theft from the person7518.78-14.77%
Violence and sexual offences4016.1929.03%
Anti-social behaviour368.6344.00%
Robbery147.7727.27%
Shoplifting143.020.00%
Burglary123.0220.00%
Public order72.59-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.5175.00%
Drugs61.51-14.29%
Bicycle theft21.29-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10668.63-15.87%
Theft from the person8822.8829.41%
Violence and sexual offences3118.9910.71%
Anti-social behaviour256.69-32.43%
Shoplifting145.40-6.67%
Robbery113.02-8.33%
Burglary102.3742.86%
Public order82.1660.00%
Drugs71.7375.00%
Bicycle theft71.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12667.3311.50%
Theft from the person6827.1911.48%
Anti-social behaviour3714.68-19.57%
Violence and sexual offences287.98-24.32%
Shoplifting156.04-44.44%
Robbery123.24-25.00%
Burglary72.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.5140.00%
Public order51.51-50.00%
Drugs41.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11374.240.00%
Theft from the person6124.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour4613.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.930.00%
Shoplifting277.980.00%
Robbery165.830.00%
Burglary143.450.00%
Public order103.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 662 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 82.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202423
April 202472
January 202482
December 202387
November 2023106
October 2023126
September 2023113

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 676 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202461
April 2024154
January 202467
December 202375
November 202388
October 202368
September 202361

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202410
January 202433
December 202340
November 202331
October 202328
September 202337

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202444
April 202424
February 20241
January 202425
December 202336
November 202325
October 202337
September 202346

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202410
January 202415
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
April 202412
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202425
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315
September 202327

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20231

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 11. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 13. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 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. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 28. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ewer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sumner Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1