SE1 9RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9RT

SE1 9RT, Southwark has recorded a total of 375 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.47 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9RT 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 9RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9RT, encompassing approximately 6640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (128) incidents (96.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (174.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-11.32% decrease)

SE1 9RT 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: 25

SE1 9RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12856.4796.92%
Other theft7419.28174.07%
Anti-social behaviour4711.14-11.32%
Violence and sexual offences387.0815.15%
Bicycle theft245.72700.00%
Shoplifting183.61125.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.71160.00%
Public order91.96-25.00%
Drugs81.360.00%
Vehicle crime61.20500.00%
Burglary50.90-50.00%
Robbery40.75-80.95%
Possession of weapons10.60-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6537.802066.67%
Anti-social behaviour539.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences337.98725.00%
Other theft274.97440.00%
Robbery214.070.00%
Public order123.16200.00%
Burglary101.810.00%
Drugs81.51300.00%
Shoplifting81.20700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Possession of weapons50.75400.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 theft53.160.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.600.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.15-83.33%

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 person1713.25-90.34%
Public order142.56-6.67%
Shoplifting132.11-45.83%
Violence and sexual offences131.96-76.36%
Drugs121.96100.00%
Other theft61.81-94.06%
Possession of weapons60.90200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Robbery20.30-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.30-87.50%
Burglary10.30-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17669.431157.14%
Other theft10126.511342.86%
Violence and sexual offences5515.21111.54%
Anti-social behaviour328.280.00%
Shoplifting244.82140.00%
Robbery183.61800.00%
Bicycle theft162.710.00%
Public order152.4150.00%
Burglary102.260.00%
Drugs61.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 offences2612.500.00%
Theft from the person143.920.00%
Public order102.110.00%
Shoplifting101.510.00%
Drugs71.510.00%
Other theft71.050.00%
Possession of weapons61.050.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.15-96.97%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10757.380.00%
Theft from the person9316.11-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences5514.01-24.66%
Anti-social behaviour338.2813.79%
Drugs204.975.26%
Robbery163.01-40.74%
Shoplifting152.4166.67%
Public order122.26-25.00%
Bicycle theft111.81120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-40.00%
Burglary60.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11163.40-13.28%
Other theft10716.72-11.57%
Violence and sexual offences7316.1112.31%
Anti-social behaviour2910.9920.83%
Robbery274.3717.39%
Drugs194.075.56%
Public order162.86-33.33%
Burglary102.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.5111.11%
Shoplifting91.51-18.18%
Bicycle theft51.360.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-16.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12867.4713.27%
Other theft12119.28-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences6518.2212.07%
Anti-social behaviour249.79-44.19%
Public order243.6120.00%
Robbery233.6115.00%
Drugs183.46-35.71%
Shoplifting112.71-21.43%
Burglary91.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.36-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.3620.00%
Bicycle theft50.90-64.29%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13271.230.00%
Theft from the person11319.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences5817.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.730.00%
Drugs286.480.00%
Public order204.220.00%
Robbery203.010.00%
Bicycle theft143.010.00%
Shoplifting142.110.00%
Burglary122.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202453
April 202432
February 20241
January 202433
December 202329
November 202324
October 202343

A total of 687 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202427
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024101
March 20247
January 2024107
December 2023107
November 2023121
October 2023132

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 20244
May 202413
April 202455
March 202426
January 202455
December 202373
November 202365
October 202358

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20243
May 20242
April 202416
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 848 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202465
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024176
March 202414
January 202493
December 2023111
November 2023128
October 2023113

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202420
December 202319
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20244
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
January 202412
December 202316
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202424
March 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202421
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202416
December 202327
November 202323
October 202320

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 9RT 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
    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
  • 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. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 20. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3