PORTER STREET, SE1 9HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9HD

PORTER STREET, SE1 9HD, Southwark has recorded a total of 291 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.73 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9HD 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 9HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9HD, encompassing approximately 3434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (123) incidents (95.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (96.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

SE1 9HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 23

PORTER STREET, SE1 9HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12384.7395.24%
Other theft5935.8196.67%
Violence and sexual offences2417.1814.29%
Anti-social behaviour216.99-38.24%
Bicycle theft156.11275.00%
Public order124.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.490.00%
Burglary82.91100.00%
Vehicle crime62.330.00%
Robbery51.75-70.59%
Shoplifting51.46-28.57%
Drugs21.46-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6356.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3418.340.00%
Other theft309.90650.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.74320.00%
Robbery176.110.00%
Public order84.950.00%
Shoplifting72.330.00%
Burglary42.040.00%
Bicycle theft41.160.00%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.53-16.67%
Other theft41.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5350.00%
Other theft41.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Public order21.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.29-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67.28-95.74%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Other theft41.46-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-81.82%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.87-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14196.094600.00%
Other theft8441.061580.00%
Shoplifting2424.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.99340.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.41550.00%
Robbery113.790.00%
Burglary103.200.00%
Bicycle theft82.91700.00%
Drugs62.33500.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.82-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences51.46150.00%
Theft from the person31.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.53-92.31%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-91.30%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-94.12%
Drugs20.58-60.00%
Theft from the person20.58-97.30%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-85.71%
Public order10.29-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9182.984.60%
Theft from the person7426.50-3.90%
Violence and sexual offences3421.55-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour239.9021.05%
Burglary146.70100.00%
Robbery94.08-43.75%
Public order82.62-11.11%
Shoplifting72.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft72.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.040.00%
Drugs52.04-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8783.57-17.92%
Theft from the person7725.33-19.79%
Violence and sexual offences3822.4218.75%
Anti-social behaviour1911.0611.76%
Robbery165.530.00%
Shoplifting144.667.69%
Public order94.0812.50%
Drugs82.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3340.00%
Burglary72.040.00%
Bicycle theft32.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10692.88-15.20%
Theft from the person9630.8611.63%
Violence and sexual offences3227.953.23%
Anti-social behaviour179.32-41.38%
Robbery164.956.67%
Shoplifting134.66-13.33%
Public order83.79-20.00%
Drugs82.33-52.94%
Burglary72.3375.00%
Bicycle theft62.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7566.67%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft125100.750.81%
Theft from the person8636.4021.13%
Violence and sexual offences3125.04-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour299.037.41%
Drugs178.44112.50%
Robbery154.95-6.25%
Shoplifting154.37-42.31%
Public order104.3711.11%
Bicycle theft102.91150.00%
Burglary42.91-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-72.73%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft124101.620.00%
Theft from the person7136.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences4020.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour2711.650.00%
Shoplifting267.860.00%
Robbery167.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.660.00%
Public order93.200.00%
Burglary92.620.00%
Drugs82.620.00%
Bicycle theft42.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 730 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202430
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202484
March 20245
February 20247
January 202491
December 202387
November 2023106
October 2023125
September 2023124

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 743 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202463
June 20241
May 20246
April 2024141
March 20243
February 20242
January 202474
December 202377
November 202396
October 202386
September 202371

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202422
March 20245
February 20242
January 202434
December 202338
November 202332
October 202331
September 202340

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
June 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20242
February 20242
January 202423
December 202319
November 202317
October 202329
September 202327

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
April 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202424
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 202315
September 202326

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9HD 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. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 12. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Angel Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ewer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Sumner Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Maiden Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1