SE1 9PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9PA

SE1 9PA, Southwark has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.02 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9PA 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 9PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9PA, encompassing approximately 3411 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (131) incidents (92.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)

SE1 9PA 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
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28

SE1 9PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13197.0292.65%
Other theft6438.4088.24%
Violence and sexual offences3218.7618.52%
Anti-social behaviour289.38-34.88%
Bicycle theft198.21375.00%
Public order135.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.81500.00%
Shoplifting93.5212.50%
Burglary72.6416.67%
Vehicle crime62.05500.00%
Robbery51.76-76.19%
Drugs31.47-40.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6869.472166.67%
Anti-social behaviour4319.930.00%
Other theft3412.60325.00%
Violence and sexual offences279.97200.00%
Robbery217.910.00%
Public order126.16200.00%
Shoplifting83.52700.00%
Burglary62.340.00%
Possession of weapons61.76200.00%
Drugs51.7666.67%
Bicycle theft41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5550.00%
Other theft82.64100.00%
Public order42.34300.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Theft from the person30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.28-64.71%
Other theft41.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-83.33%
Theft from the person10.29-95.24%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.29-94.12%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2131.66-87.35%
Public order176.1630.77%
Violence and sexual offences174.98-60.47%
Shoplifting134.98-27.78%
Drugs123.8150.00%
Other theft83.52-91.21%
Possession of weapons62.34200.00%
Vehicle crime51.760.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Robbery20.59-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.59-80.00%
Burglary10.59-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166120.18937.50%
Other theft9148.66727.27%
Violence and sexual offences4326.6743.33%
Anti-social behaviour2312.601050.00%
Shoplifting186.7480.00%
Robbery155.28650.00%
Public order134.4030.00%
Burglary133.810.00%
Bicycle theft103.810.00%
Drugs82.9314.29%
Vehicle crime52.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.431400.00%
Theft from the person168.791500.00%
Other theft114.6983.33%
Public order103.220.00%
Shoplifting102.930.00%
Drugs72.93600.00%
Possession of weapons62.050.00%
Robbery21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.10-93.94%
Vehicle crime21.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-95.35%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-96.77%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%
Drugs10.29-95.24%
Theft from the person10.29-98.88%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99103.47-2.94%
Theft from the person8929.02-16.82%
Violence and sexual offences4326.09-24.56%
Anti-social behaviour3112.60-8.82%
Drugs219.0923.53%
Public order126.16-7.69%
Robbery123.52-42.86%
Burglary123.52100.00%
Shoplifting103.52100.00%
Bicycle theft92.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.640.00%
Possession of weapons52.05400.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107109.92-5.31%
Other theft10231.36-11.30%
Violence and sexual offences5729.901.79%
Anti-social behaviour3416.7130.77%
Robbery219.9716.67%
Drugs176.1613.33%
Public order134.98-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson73.8116.67%
Burglary62.05-14.29%
Shoplifting51.76-61.54%
Bicycle theft41.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft115117.84-14.18%
Theft from the person11333.718.65%
Violence and sexual offences5633.1212.00%
Anti-social behaviour2616.41-35.00%
Public order217.6216.67%
Robbery186.16-5.26%
Drugs155.28-46.43%
Shoplifting134.400.00%
Burglary73.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0520.00%
Bicycle theft51.76-58.33%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft134126.630.00%
Theft from the person10439.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences5030.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour4014.660.00%
Drugs2811.720.00%
Robbery198.210.00%
Public order185.570.00%
Shoplifting135.280.00%
Bicycle theft123.810.00%
Burglary73.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.050.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
May 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 20249
June 20246
May 202417
April 202443
March 202430
February 20242
January 202443
December 202357
November 202356
October 202350

A total of 820 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202468
July 20243
June 20241
May 202421
April 2024166
March 202416
February 20241
January 202489
December 2023107
November 2023113
October 2023104

A total of 676 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202434
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 202491
March 202411
February 20246
January 202499
December 2023102
November 2023115
October 2023134

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 202421
December 202317
November 202315
October 202328

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20244
June 20241
May 202417
April 202413
March 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202443
June 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20242
February 20241
January 202431
December 202334
November 202326
October 202340

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202421
May 20242
April 202415
March 20242
January 202412
December 202321
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202418
March 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9PA 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. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 14. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Angel Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1