SE1 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1JG

SE1 1JG, Southwark has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.00 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1JG, encompassing approximately 12590 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 1JG area, explore the SE1 1JG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)

SE1 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17

SE1 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6822.0013.33%
Anti-social behaviour485.40-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences393.8162.50%
Other theft333.10175.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.62400.00%
Shoplifting141.59600.00%
Public order131.1185.71%
Burglary131.0318.18%
Bicycle theft81.03166.67%
Robbery70.64-70.83%
Drugs60.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6317.710.00%
Theft from the person605.002900.00%
Robbery244.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences241.912300.00%
Other theft121.910.00%
Burglary110.950.00%
Drugs90.870.00%
Public order70.71600.00%
Possession of weapons40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.48-84.62%
Other theft20.32-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10020.979900.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.940.00%
Other theft343.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.70766.67%
Burglary162.070.00%
Robbery151.270.00%
Shoplifting81.190.00%
Bicycle theft60.640.00%
Drugs60.480.00%
Public order60.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.32-93.18%
Theft from the person10.24-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.16-22.81%
Anti-social behaviour413.49-6.82%
Theft from the person353.26-27.08%
Other theft322.78-17.95%
Robbery172.540.00%
Burglary121.3520.00%
Public order80.95-11.11%
Drugs70.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.56100.00%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.3854.05%
Theft from the person484.53-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour443.8137.50%
Other theft393.49-13.33%
Robbery173.1021.43%
Burglary101.35-16.67%
Public order90.7950.00%
Drugs70.71-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.56-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6319.386.78%
Other theft455.00-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences373.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.94-47.54%
Vehicle crime172.54240.00%
Robbery141.3527.27%
Burglary121.119.09%
Drugs100.9525.00%
Public order60.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.48-16.67%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6121.521.67%
Theft from the person594.8518.00%
Other theft554.6910.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.37-41.27%
Burglary112.94-31.25%
Robbery110.87-63.33%
Public order90.87-30.77%
Drugs80.71-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson60.6420.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-28.57%
Shoplifting40.40-76.47%
Bicycle theft30.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6326.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour605.000.00%
Other theft504.770.00%
Theft from the person503.970.00%
Robbery303.970.00%
Shoplifting172.380.00%
Burglary161.350.00%
Drugs131.270.00%
Public order131.030.00%
Bicycle theft91.030.00%
Vehicle crime70.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.560.00%
Other crime30.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
May 20242
April 202434
January 202432
December 202339
November 202345
October 202355
September 202350

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202424
July 20241
May 20244
April 202426
March 20243
January 202444
December 202357
November 202337
October 202337
September 202363

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 202317

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202463
April 202441
January 202441
December 202344
November 202332
October 202361
September 202360

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 202317
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 486 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202460
July 20242
April 2024100
March 20241
January 202435
December 202348
November 202363
October 202359
September 202350

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202416
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202424
April 202415
January 202417
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 202330

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1