SE1 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9HS

SE1 9HS, Southwark has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.32 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9HS, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (75) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (157.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

SE1 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

SE1 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7571.3278.57%
Other theft4925.72157.89%
Anti-social behaviour1816.80-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences166.17-5.88%
Bicycle theft135.49160.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.460.00%
Vehicle crime63.090.00%
Burglary62.0650.00%
Robbery52.06-44.44%
Public order51.7166.67%
Shoplifting31.71-25.00%
Drugs21.03-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4243.204100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1914.400.00%
Other theft196.51533.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.51183.33%
Robbery95.830.00%
Bicycle theft53.090.00%
Shoplifting41.710.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Drugs41.37300.00%
Public order31.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2050.00%
Vehicle crime52.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.4933.33%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3733.33%
Public order21.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

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 crime56.5166.67%
Public order41.71-20.00%
Other theft31.37-95.16%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-76.92%
Theft from the person21.03-98.32%
Bicycle theft10.69-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11991.555850.00%
Other theft6240.80933.33%
Shoplifting2321.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.49160.00%
Bicycle theft84.46700.00%
Robbery72.740.00%
Burglary62.40500.00%
Public order52.060.00%
Drugs41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Theft from the person21.37100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.86-91.78%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-81.25%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Public order20.69-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.34-98.11%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7370.98-2.67%
Theft from the person5325.03-13.11%
Violence and sexual offences2218.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.54-15.79%
Burglary115.49120.00%
Robbery83.7714.29%
Bicycle theft72.74133.33%
Public order52.400.00%
Shoplifting41.71-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Drugs21.03-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7575.43-10.71%
Theft from the person6125.728.93%
Violence and sexual offences2220.92-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour197.540.00%
Shoplifting146.510.00%
Robbery74.8016.67%
Public order52.40-16.67%
Burglary51.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.71150.00%
Bicycle theft31.71-40.00%
Drugs31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8478.52-14.29%
Theft from the person5628.8019.15%
Violence and sexual offences2319.2021.05%
Anti-social behaviour197.89-5.00%
Shoplifting146.51-6.67%
Burglary74.8040.00%
Public order62.40-25.00%
Robbery62.060.00%
Bicycle theft52.060.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9878.180.00%
Theft from the person4733.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2016.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.860.00%
Shoplifting156.510.00%
Public order85.140.00%
Robbery62.740.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Bicycle theft51.710.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%

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 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 202413
March 20245
February 20244
January 202422
December 202322
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 460 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202442
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 2024119
March 20242
February 20241
January 202453
December 202361
November 202356
October 202347

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 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 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202416
March 20244
February 20243
January 202416
December 202319
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 482 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202419
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202462
March 20246
February 20246
January 202473
December 202375
November 202384
October 202398

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

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 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202423
January 20244
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 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
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Borough High Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. 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. 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