SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 9HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9HF

SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 9HF, Southwark has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.16 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9HF 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 9HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9HF, encompassing approximately 3722 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (101) incidents (83.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (95.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)

SE1 9HF 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 9HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10167.1683.64%
Other theft4727.1395.83%
Anti-social behaviour2612.63-21.21%
Violence and sexual offences196.99-5.00%
Bicycle theft135.10160.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.490.00%
Public order82.69100.00%
Burglary72.1516.67%
Shoplifting61.880.00%
Vehicle crime61.610.00%
Robbery41.61-75.00%
Drugs21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5546.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour3314.780.00%
Other theft248.872300.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.45300.00%
Robbery165.370.00%
Burglary64.300.00%
Shoplifting61.610.00%
Bicycle theft51.610.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.76400.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.5766.67%
Other theft31.34-95.77%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-78.57%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Theft from the person20.54-98.56%
Bicycle theft10.54-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13983.826850.00%
Other theft7137.343450.00%
Shoplifting2519.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.72566.67%
Violence and sexual offences145.37600.00%
Robbery113.760.00%
Bicycle theft92.96800.00%
Burglary92.42800.00%
Drugs62.42500.00%
Public order41.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.22-84.21%
Other theft30.81-96.20%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-96.30%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Theft from the person10.27-98.41%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7963.94-9.20%
Theft from the person6321.22-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences2716.93-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour197.25-24.00%
Burglary145.10133.33%
Robbery83.76-42.86%
Bicycle theft72.15250.00%
Shoplifting61.88-57.14%
Public order61.61-14.29%
Drugs31.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8771.46-8.42%
Theft from the person7023.37-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences2918.817.41%
Anti-social behaviour257.798.70%
Robbery146.7216.67%
Shoplifting143.760.00%
Public order73.76-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.88100.00%
Burglary61.61-14.29%
Drugs51.610.00%
Bicycle theft21.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9576.84-12.84%
Theft from the person8025.5215.94%
Violence and sexual offences2721.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour237.25-14.81%
Shoplifting146.18-6.67%
Robbery123.769.09%
Public order83.220.00%
Burglary72.1540.00%
Vehicle crime61.88500.00%
Drugs51.61-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10975.229.00%
Theft from the person6929.2816.95%
Anti-social behaviour2718.54-20.59%
Violence and sexual offences247.25-29.41%
Shoplifting156.45-44.44%
Robbery114.03-31.25%
Public order82.96-27.27%
Drugs62.1520.00%
Burglary51.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10084.090.00%
Theft from the person5926.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences3415.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.130.00%
Shoplifting279.130.00%
Robbery167.250.00%
Public order114.300.00%
Burglary102.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.690.00%
Drugs52.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 621 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202471
March 20242
February 20243
January 202479
December 202387
November 202395
October 2023109
September 2023100

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 642 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 202455
June 20241
May 20242
April 2024139
March 20242
February 20241
January 202463
December 202370
November 202380
October 202369
September 202359

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
February 20241
January 202427
December 202329
November 202327
October 202324
September 202334

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
April 202420
March 20243
February 20243
January 202419
December 202325
November 202323
October 202327
September 202334

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 202414
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
April 202411
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9HF 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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 10. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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