SE1 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9QU

SE1 9QU, Southwark has recorded a total of 358 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.37 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9QU, encompassing approximately 4627 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 9QU area, explore the SE1 9QU 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 (114.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (174.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)

SE1 9QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23

SE1 9QU 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 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13177.37114.75%
Other theft7428.31174.07%
Anti-social behaviour3915.99-20.41%
Violence and sexual offences348.433.03%
Bicycle theft237.351050.00%
Shoplifting144.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.03200.00%
Public order102.5911.11%
Drugs82.1614.29%
Vehicle crime51.73400.00%
Robbery41.08-78.95%
Burglary30.86-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6150.791933.33%
Anti-social behaviour4913.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences3310.59725.00%
Other theft277.13440.00%
Robbery195.840.00%
Burglary104.110.00%
Public order92.16125.00%
Shoplifting81.95700.00%
Drugs71.73250.00%
Possession of weapons51.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.540.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.860.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.22-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1719.02-89.82%
Public order143.677.69%
Shoplifting133.03-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences132.81-72.92%
Drugs122.81100.00%
Other theft62.59-94.17%
Possession of weapons61.30200.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Robbery20.43-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.43-85.71%
Burglary10.43-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16795.091092.86%
Other theft10336.091371.43%
Violence and sexual offences4822.2684.62%
Anti-social behaviour3110.370.00%
Shoplifting226.70120.00%
Robbery184.75800.00%
Bicycle theft143.890.00%
Public order133.0330.00%
Burglary102.810.00%
Drugs62.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.940.00%
Theft from the person145.620.00%
Public order103.030.00%
Shoplifting102.160.00%
Drugs72.160.00%
Other theft71.510.00%
Possession of weapons61.510.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.22-96.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10678.67-0.93%
Theft from the person8622.91-17.31%
Violence and sexual offences5318.59-23.19%
Anti-social behaviour2911.450.00%
Drugs196.275.56%
Shoplifting154.1166.67%
Robbery143.24-48.15%
Public order123.03-20.00%
Bicycle theft112.59120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-33.33%
Burglary61.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10787.74-17.69%
Theft from the person10423.12-15.45%
Violence and sexual offences6922.4811.29%
Anti-social behaviour2914.9138.10%
Robbery276.2722.73%
Drugs185.840.00%
Public order153.89-40.00%
Burglary103.2442.86%
Shoplifting92.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9512.50%
Bicycle theft51.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13095.09-0.76%
Theft from the person12328.1010.81%
Violence and sexual offences6226.5810.71%
Public order2513.4038.89%
Robbery225.4015.79%
Anti-social behaviour214.75-50.00%
Drugs184.54-33.33%
Shoplifting123.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.59-20.00%
Burglary71.73-36.36%
Bicycle theft51.51-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13199.410.00%
Theft from the person11128.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences5623.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour4212.100.00%
Drugs279.080.00%
Robbery195.840.00%
Public order184.110.00%
Shoplifting153.890.00%
Bicycle theft133.240.00%
Burglary112.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.380.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202449
April 202431
February 20241
January 202429
December 202329
November 202321
October 202342

A total of 696 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202427
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024103
March 20247
January 2024106
December 2023107
November 2023130
October 2023131

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202433
July 20244
May 202413
April 202448
March 202426
January 202453
December 202369
November 202362
October 202356

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20242
May 20242
April 202414
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 817 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202461
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024167
March 202414
January 202486
December 2023104
November 2023123
October 2023111

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202419
December 202318
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 127 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202414
December 202327
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9QU 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. 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
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 8. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1