SE1 9SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9SH

SE1 9SH, Southwark has recorded a total of 339 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.56 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9SH, encompassing approximately 4207 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 9SH area, explore the SE1 9SH 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 (112.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (70) incidents (159.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-35.42% decrease)

SE1 9SH 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 9SH 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 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13280.56112.90%
Other theft7031.37159.26%
Anti-social behaviour3116.64-35.42%
Violence and sexual offences297.37-6.45%
Bicycle theft196.89533.33%
Shoplifting144.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.33333.33%
Public order113.0957.14%
Drugs72.6116.67%
Burglary41.66-60.00%
Robbery40.95-80.95%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Possession of weapons10.95-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6255.371966.67%
Anti-social behaviour4814.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences3111.41675.00%
Other theft277.37440.00%
Robbery216.420.00%
Burglary104.990.00%
Shoplifting82.38700.00%
Public order71.9075.00%
Drugs61.66200.00%
Possession of weapons61.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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 theft54.990.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.950.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.24-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1721.15-90.23%
Public order154.0415.38%
Shoplifting133.56-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences133.09-70.45%
Drugs123.09100.00%
Other theft62.85-93.81%
Possession of weapons61.43200.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Robbery20.48-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.48-81.82%
Burglary10.48-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person174102.661142.86%
Other theft9741.351285.71%
Violence and sexual offences4423.0569.23%
Anti-social behaviour3110.460.00%
Shoplifting227.37120.00%
Robbery155.23650.00%
Public order133.5630.00%
Burglary123.090.00%
Bicycle theft112.850.00%
Drugs62.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%

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 offences2619.720.00%
Theft from the person146.180.00%
Public order103.330.00%
Shoplifting102.380.00%
Drugs72.380.00%
Other theft71.660.00%
Possession of weapons61.660.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.24-96.97%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10582.70-4.55%
Theft from the person8524.95-18.27%
Violence and sexual offences4420.20-27.87%
Anti-social behaviour3310.46-8.33%
Drugs197.845.56%
Public order124.52-7.69%
Robbery122.85-42.86%
Shoplifting112.85175.00%
Burglary82.610.00%
Bicycle theft71.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11092.92-12.70%
Theft from the person10426.14-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences6124.721.67%
Anti-social behaviour3614.5024.14%
Robbery218.56-4.55%
Drugs184.9920.00%
Public order134.28-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0980.00%
Burglary82.1414.29%
Bicycle theft41.90-20.00%
Shoplifting40.95-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126101.47-10.00%
Theft from the person11629.949.43%
Violence and sexual offences6027.5713.21%
Anti-social behaviour2914.26-39.58%
Public order256.8947.06%
Robbery225.9415.79%
Drugs155.23-42.31%
Shoplifting113.56-8.33%
Burglary72.610.00%
Bicycle theft51.66-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.19200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft140108.370.00%
Theft from the person10633.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences5325.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour4812.600.00%
Drugs2611.410.00%
Robbery196.180.00%
Public order174.520.00%
Shoplifting124.040.00%
Bicycle theft122.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.850.00%
Burglary72.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
July 20244
May 202413
April 202444
March 202426
January 202444
December 202361
November 202360
October 202353

A total of 693 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202427
July 20245
May 20246
April 202497
March 20247
January 2024105
December 2023110
November 2023126
October 2023140

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202448
April 202431
February 20241
January 202433
December 202336
November 202329
October 202348

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
May 20242
April 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202419
December 202318
November 202315
October 202326

A total of 813 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 202462
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024174
March 202414
January 202485
December 2023104
November 2023116
October 2023106

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
May 202415
April 202413
March 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

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 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
May 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202421
May 20242
April 202415
March 20242
January 202412
December 202321
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
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 9SH 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
    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. 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1