WOLSELEY STREET, SE1 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2BL

WOLSELEY STREET, SE1 2BL, Southwark has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.98 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2BL, encompassing approximately 6265 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 2BL area, explore the SE1 2BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 2BL area, visit the SE1 2BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)

SE1 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9

WOLSELEY STREET, SE1 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5122.98-15.00%
Theft from the person228.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.5112.50%
Shoplifting132.87160.00%
Burglary82.07300.00%
Bicycle theft81.280.00%
Other theft61.2850.00%
Public order60.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.96100.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6017.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.581500.00%
Theft from the person112.550.00%
Shoplifting51.760.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-95.24%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4523.46104.55%
Violence and sexual offences217.18-16.00%
Other theft183.35100.00%
Theft from the person172.8754.55%
Shoplifting132.7130.00%
Vehicle crime82.0714.29%
Public order81.2814.29%
Robbery61.2820.00%
Bicycle theft30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Burglary30.48-57.14%
Drugs20.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.0313.64%
Anti-social behaviour223.99-24.14%
Theft from the person113.51-26.67%
Shoplifting101.76150.00%
Other theft91.600.00%
Public order71.44133.33%
Vehicle crime71.1275.00%
Burglary71.12-12.50%
Robbery51.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-71.43%
Drugs20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.153.57%
Violence and sexual offences224.63-38.89%
Theft from the person153.51-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson142.3955.56%
Other theft92.23-40.00%
Burglary81.44166.67%
Robbery61.2850.00%
Shoplifting40.96-20.00%
Drugs40.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-42.86%
Public order30.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.9844.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.75-34.88%
Theft from the person194.4790.00%
Other theft153.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3980.00%
Public order91.4480.00%
Vehicle crime71.4440.00%
Shoplifting51.12-16.67%
Drugs50.800.00%
Robbery40.80100.00%
Burglary30.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-60.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4319.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.860.00%
Theft from the person103.990.00%
Other theft101.600.00%
Shoplifting61.600.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202460
April 202445
January 202422
December 202329
November 202328
October 202343

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202418
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
May 20241
April 202421
January 202425
December 202322
November 202336
October 202325

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202417
January 202411
December 202315
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 5. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ness Street
    Total1
    Burglary1