GATEHOUSE SQUARE, SE1 9HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9HN

GATEHOUSE SQUARE, SE1 9HN, Southwark has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.95 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9HN 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 9HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9HN, encompassing approximately 3898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (124) incidents (103.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (134.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-41.46% decrease)

SE1 9HN 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23

GATEHOUSE SQUARE, SE1 9HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12476.95103.28%
Other theft6131.81134.62%
Anti-social behaviour2415.65-41.46%
Violence and sexual offences236.1627.78%
Bicycle theft155.90275.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.850.00%
Public order123.08140.00%
Burglary83.0833.33%
Robbery62.05-68.42%
Vehicle crime61.540.00%
Shoplifting51.54-28.57%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6148.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour4115.650.00%
Other theft2610.52766.67%
Robbery196.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.87350.00%
Shoplifting74.620.00%
Burglary61.800.00%
Public order51.540.00%
Bicycle theft41.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Drugs20.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.03300.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.31-20.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-86.36%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Theft from the person20.51-98.60%
Bicycle theft10.51-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-98.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14386.447050.00%
Other theft8536.684150.00%
Shoplifting2421.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.161000.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.64700.00%
Robbery124.100.00%
Burglary113.080.00%
Bicycle theft92.820.00%
Drugs62.31500.00%
Public order61.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.56-50.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.31-95.45%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-96.30%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-96.97%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8872.073.53%
Theft from the person7422.57-6.33%
Violence and sexual offences3318.98-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour278.463.85%
Burglary156.93114.29%
Robbery103.85-37.50%
Public order92.560.00%
Shoplifting72.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft61.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.28300.00%
Drugs31.03-57.14%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8575.15-19.05%
Theft from the person7921.80-16.84%
Violence and sexual offences3920.2618.18%
Anti-social behaviour2610.0023.81%
Robbery166.670.00%
Shoplifting144.107.69%
Public order93.5912.50%
Drugs72.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.8016.67%
Burglary71.80-12.50%
Bicycle theft31.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10582.85-14.63%
Theft from the person9526.9314.46%
Violence and sexual offences3324.3713.79%
Anti-social behaviour218.46-41.67%
Robbery165.396.67%
Shoplifting134.10-13.33%
Public order83.3314.29%
Burglary82.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.05200.00%
Drugs61.54-62.50%
Bicycle theft61.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.54400.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12387.460.00%
Theft from the person8331.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3621.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.230.00%
Drugs167.440.00%
Robbery154.100.00%
Shoplifting153.850.00%
Bicycle theft103.850.00%
Public order72.560.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 585 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202426
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202485
March 20242
February 20244
January 202488
December 202385
November 2023105
October 2023123

A total of 664 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202461
June 20241
May 20242
April 2024143
March 20242
January 202474
December 202379
November 202395
October 202383

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
May 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 202422
March 20242
February 20241
January 202433
December 202339
November 202333
October 202329

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202441
April 202416
March 20242
February 20241
January 202427
December 202326
November 202321
October 202336

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202411
January 202415
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
April 202412
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 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 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9HN 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 17. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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