SE1 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1JL

SE1 1JL, Southwark has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1JL, encompassing approximately 13109 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-12.96% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)

SE1 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

SE1 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.86-12.96%
Theft from the person403.59-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences383.0580.95%
Other theft232.90228.57%
Criminal damage and arson151.75275.00%
Shoplifting121.140.00%
Burglary110.9222.22%
Public order100.8466.67%
Bicycle theft70.76250.00%
Robbery70.53-53.33%
Drugs50.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5413.500.00%
Theft from the person454.122150.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.432000.00%
Robbery151.600.00%
Drugs101.140.00%
Burglary90.760.00%
Other theft70.690.00%
Public order60.53500.00%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

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 person20.310.00%
Public order10.150.00%
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 offences40.46-84.00%
Other theft20.31-91.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7316.937200.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.20733.33%
Other theft231.910.00%
Robbery141.750.00%
Burglary121.070.00%
Public order80.920.00%
Shoplifting70.610.00%
Drugs70.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%

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 offences30.31-93.18%
Theft from the person10.23-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.18-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour433.36-2.27%
Other theft273.280.00%
Theft from the person252.06-24.24%
Robbery161.9160.00%
Burglary111.2210.00%
Drugs80.8433.33%
Public order70.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.53250.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.8037.14%
Anti-social behaviour443.6629.41%
Theft from the person333.36-10.81%
Other theft272.52-18.18%
Burglary102.06-28.57%
Robbery100.7625.00%
Public order60.7620.00%
Drugs60.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.46-76.47%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3715.4112.12%
Violence and sexual offences352.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour342.67-45.16%
Other theft332.59-17.50%
Vehicle crime172.52240.00%
Burglary141.3016.67%
Drugs101.0742.86%
Robbery80.7660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6120.00%
Public order50.46-37.50%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6216.170.00%
Other theft404.730.00%
Theft from the person333.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.520.00%
Burglary122.140.00%
Public order80.920.00%
Drugs70.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Robbery50.380.00%
Vehicle crime50.380.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
May 20242
April 202423
January 202427
December 202327
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20247
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
July 20241
May 20244
April 202425
March 20243
January 202444
December 202348
November 202335
October 202328

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202454
April 202442
January 202443
December 202344
November 202334
October 202362

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202414
January 202416
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 289 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202425
December 202333
November 202337
October 202333

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 1JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 18. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 22. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1