SE1 9NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9NG

SE1 9NG, Southwark has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.62 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9NG 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 9NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9NG, encompassing approximately 4779 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 9NG area, explore the SE1 9NG 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 (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (190.00% increase)

SE1 9NG 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 9NG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7545.6215.38%
Anti-social behaviour4115.6913.89%
Other theft298.58190.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.0741.18%
Robbery155.02114.29%
Bicycle theft73.14250.00%
Burglary71.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46200.00%
Shoplifting51.2666.67%
Public order41.05-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6533.272066.67%
Anti-social behaviour3613.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.53750.00%
Other theft103.56150.00%
Public order92.09350.00%
Burglary71.880.00%
Robbery71.460.00%
Shoplifting31.46200.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 theft42.510.00%
Theft from the person30.840.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 theft75.02-58.82%
Theft from the person61.46-94.23%
Public order41.26-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-86.96%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-90.00%
Shoplifting10.21-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10452.733366.67%
Anti-social behaviour3421.760.00%
Shoplifting267.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.44475.00%
Robbery204.810.00%
Other theft174.18750.00%
Bicycle theft103.560.00%
Public order102.09100.00%
Drugs42.090.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 order52.93-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.05-71.43%
Theft from the person30.84-93.62%
Other theft20.63-95.74%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4739.13-20.34%
Theft from the person479.83-17.54%
Anti-social behaviour299.837.41%
Violence and sexual offences146.07-51.72%
Robbery132.9362.50%
Public order92.7250.00%
Bicycle theft81.8860.00%
Burglary51.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-33.33%
Shoplifting30.84-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5944.57-11.94%
Theft from the person5712.3554.05%
Violence and sexual offences2911.937.41%
Anti-social behaviour276.07-3.57%
Shoplifting115.6583.33%
Robbery82.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.67-14.29%
Public order61.26-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.26-37.50%
Burglary31.05-25.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6743.310.00%
Theft from the person3714.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour287.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.860.00%
Robbery125.650.00%
Bicycle theft82.510.00%
Public order71.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.460.00%
Shoplifting61.460.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202417
March 20242
January 202447
December 202359
November 202367

A total of 397 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202465
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024104
March 20243
January 202447
December 202357
November 202337

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 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

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
January 202414
December 202329
November 202327

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
April 202434
January 202429
December 202327
November 202328

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202420
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 9NG 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