SE1 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9LQ

SE1 9LQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.12 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9LQ, encompassing approximately 4488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (14.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (190.00% increase)

SE1 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 20
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

SE1 9LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7348.1214.06%
Anti-social behaviour4116.2620.59%
Other theft299.13190.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.4650.00%
Robbery155.35114.29%
Bicycle theft73.34250.00%
Burglary71.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.56200.00%
Shoplifting51.3466.67%
Public order41.11-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6434.532033.33%
Anti-social behaviour3414.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.57700.00%
Other theft103.56150.00%
Public order92.23350.00%
Burglary72.010.00%
Robbery71.560.00%
Shoplifting31.56200.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.670.00%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.35-58.82%
Theft from the person61.56-94.12%
Public order41.34-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-85.71%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-88.89%
Shoplifting10.22-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10253.253300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2922.720.00%
Shoplifting266.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.79425.00%
Robbery194.680.00%
Other theft174.23750.00%
Public order103.79100.00%
Bicycle theft92.230.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.12-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-71.43%
Theft from the person30.89-93.48%
Other theft20.67-95.65%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4639.66-22.03%
Theft from the person4610.25-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour2410.25-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences145.35-50.00%
Robbery133.1262.50%
Public order92.9050.00%
Bicycle theft82.0160.00%
Burglary51.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-50.00%
Shoplifting30.67-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5946.56-10.61%
Theft from the person5613.1460.00%
Violence and sexual offences2812.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour266.2413.04%
Shoplifting115.7983.33%
Robbery82.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.780.00%
Public order61.34-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.34-37.50%
Burglary31.110.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6643.22-20.48%
Theft from the person3514.70-20.45%
Violence and sexual offences247.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour235.3515.00%
Robbery125.12200.00%
Bicycle theft82.6733.33%
Public order71.78-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.56200.00%
Shoplifting61.34-33.33%
Burglary31.34-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8346.120.00%
Theft from the person4418.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.680.00%
Shoplifting94.460.00%
Public order92.010.00%
Burglary82.010.00%
Bicycle theft61.780.00%
Robbery41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202417
March 20242
January 202446
December 202359
November 202366
October 202383

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 432 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202464
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024102
March 20243
January 202446
December 202356
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20242
May 20243
April 202421
March 20244
January 202414
December 202328
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
April 202429
January 202424
December 202326
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202419
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Upper Ground
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Isabella Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1