LONDON BRIDGE STREET, SE1 9SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9SG

LONDON BRIDGE STREET, SE1 9SG, Southwark has recorded a total of 342 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.07 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9SG 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 9SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9SG, encompassing approximately 3973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (133) incidents (104.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (164.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)

SE1 9SG 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

LONDON BRIDGE STREET, SE1 9SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13386.07104.62%
Other theft7433.47164.29%
Violence and sexual offences3018.62-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour287.55-24.32%
Bicycle theft217.052000.00%
Shoplifting145.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.52300.00%
Public order113.0237.50%
Drugs82.7733.33%
Vehicle crime42.01300.00%
Robbery41.01-78.95%
Burglary21.01-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.50-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6555.622066.67%
Anti-social behaviour3716.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.31675.00%
Other theft287.80460.00%
Robbery197.050.00%
Burglary94.780.00%
Public order82.27100.00%
Shoplifting82.01700.00%
Drugs62.01200.00%
Possession of weapons51.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 theft55.290.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.010.00%
Theft from the person31.010.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.25-83.33%

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 person1722.15-90.06%
Public order144.287.69%
Shoplifting133.52-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences133.27-70.45%
Drugs123.27100.00%
Other theft63.02-94.12%
Possession of weapons61.51200.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Robbery20.50-88.24%
Bicycle theft20.50-85.71%
Burglary10.50-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person171108.721121.43%
Other theft10243.041357.14%
Violence and sexual offences4425.6769.23%
Anti-social behaviour2611.070.00%
Shoplifting226.54120.00%
Robbery175.54750.00%
Bicycle theft144.280.00%
Public order133.5230.00%
Burglary93.270.00%
Drugs62.27-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences2620.890.00%
Theft from the person146.540.00%
Public order103.520.00%
Shoplifting102.520.00%
Drugs72.520.00%
Other theft71.760.00%
Possession of weapons61.760.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.25-96.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10990.60-4.39%
Theft from the person8427.43-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences4821.14-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour2912.083.57%
Drugs207.3011.11%
Shoplifting155.0366.67%
Robbery123.78-52.00%
Public order123.02-20.00%
Bicycle theft103.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.52-22.22%
Burglary71.76-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114100.92-16.18%
Theft from the person10628.69-13.82%
Violence and sexual offences6126.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour2815.3521.74%
Robbery257.0513.64%
Drugs186.2920.00%
Public order154.53-40.00%
Shoplifting93.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2728.57%
Burglary82.2714.29%
Bicycle theft42.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136111.24-3.55%
Theft from the person12334.2318.27%
Violence and sexual offences6130.9610.91%
Public order2515.3538.89%
Anti-social behaviour236.29-42.50%
Robbery225.7915.79%
Drugs155.54-42.31%
Shoplifting123.78-20.00%
Burglary73.02-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.76-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.26200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft141114.760.00%
Theft from the person10435.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5526.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour4013.840.00%
Drugs2610.070.00%
Robbery196.540.00%
Public order184.780.00%
Shoplifting154.530.00%
Bicycle theft133.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.270.00%
Burglary92.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202437
April 202426
February 20241
January 202429
December 202328
November 202323
October 202340

A total of 722 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202428
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024102
March 20247
January 2024109
December 2023114
November 2023136
October 2023141

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 20244
May 202413
April 202444
March 202426
January 202448
December 202361
November 202361
October 202355

A total of 820 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 202465
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024171
March 202414
January 202484
December 2023106
November 2023123
October 2023104

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 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 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 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 202420
December 202318
November 202315
October 202326

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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 202411
August 20248
July 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 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 20239
November 20237
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 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202419
May 20242
April 202417
March 20242
January 202412
December 202325
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 9SG 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. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 12. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Braidwood Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3