SE1 9RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9RS

SE1 9RS, Southwark has recorded a total of 352 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.77 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9RS 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 9RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9RS, encompassing approximately 4904 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (132) incidents (103.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (164.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)

SE1 9RS 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

SE1 9RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13271.77103.08%
Other theft7426.91164.29%
Anti-social behaviour3315.09-29.79%
Violence and sexual offences336.733.12%
Bicycle theft216.732000.00%
Shoplifting144.2875.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.85300.00%
Public order112.4537.50%
Drugs82.2433.33%
Vehicle crime61.63500.00%
Robbery41.22-80.00%
Burglary30.82-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6547.912066.67%
Anti-social behaviour4713.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.58700.00%
Other theft286.52460.00%
Robbery205.710.00%
Burglary104.080.00%
Public order82.04100.00%
Shoplifting81.63700.00%
Drugs61.63200.00%
Possession of weapons61.22500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 theft54.280.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.820.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.20-83.33%

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 person1717.94-90.29%
Public order143.477.69%
Shoplifting132.85-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences132.65-71.74%
Drugs122.65100.00%
Other theft62.45-93.88%
Possession of weapons61.22200.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Robbery20.41-88.24%
Bicycle theft20.41-86.67%
Burglary10.41-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17590.321150.00%
Other theft9835.681300.00%
Violence and sexual offences4619.9876.92%
Anti-social behaviour329.380.00%
Shoplifting226.52120.00%
Robbery174.49750.00%
Bicycle theft153.470.00%
Public order133.0630.00%
Burglary112.650.00%
Drugs62.24-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences2616.920.00%
Theft from the person145.300.00%
Public order102.850.00%
Shoplifting102.040.00%
Drugs72.040.00%
Other theft71.430.00%
Possession of weapons61.430.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.20-97.22%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10875.64-3.57%
Theft from the person8822.02-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences4817.94-28.36%
Anti-social behaviour369.792.86%
Drugs217.3416.67%
Robbery134.28-43.48%
Public order132.65-18.75%
Bicycle theft112.65175.00%
Shoplifting112.24175.00%
Burglary82.24-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11283.59-17.04%
Theft from the person10822.83-12.90%
Violence and sexual offences6722.0215.52%
Anti-social behaviour3513.6625.00%
Robbery237.140.00%
Drugs184.6920.00%
Public order163.67-36.00%
Burglary113.2657.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.2460.00%
Bicycle theft41.63-20.00%
Shoplifting40.82-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.82300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13590.11-6.90%
Theft from the person12427.528.77%
Violence and sexual offences5825.281.75%
Anti-social behaviour2811.82-42.86%
Public order255.7147.06%
Robbery235.109.52%
Drugs154.69-42.31%
Shoplifting113.06-8.33%
Burglary72.240.00%
Bicycle theft51.43-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-54.55%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14597.250.00%
Theft from the person11429.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences5723.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4911.620.00%
Drugs269.990.00%
Robbery215.300.00%
Public order174.280.00%
Shoplifting123.470.00%
Bicycle theft122.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.450.00%
Burglary72.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202447
April 202432
February 20241
January 202436
December 202335
November 202328
October 202349

A total of 718 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202428
July 20245
May 20246
April 202498
March 20247
January 2024108
December 2023112
November 2023135
October 2023145

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
July 20244
May 202413
April 202446
March 202426
January 202448
December 202367
November 202358
October 202357

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
May 20242
April 202415
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202421
December 202318
November 202315
October 202326

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 840 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 202465
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024175
March 202414
January 202488
December 2023108
November 2023124
October 2023114

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
January 202413
December 202316
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 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 202411
December 20234
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
May 20242
April 202417
March 20242
January 202413
December 202323
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
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 9RS 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. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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