JAMAICA ROAD, SE1 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2BX

JAMAICA ROAD, SE1 2BX, Southwark has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.80 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2BX, encompassing approximately 10158 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 2BX area, explore the SE1 2BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)

SE1 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Potters Fields with total crimes: 13

JAMAICA ROAD, SE1 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5018.80-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences274.9212.50%
Theft from the person272.6635.00%
Shoplifting252.66316.67%
Other theft182.46200.00%
Bicycle theft91.77800.00%
Public order90.89125.00%
Burglary80.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.79100.00%
Robbery40.79-20.00%
Drugs30.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6013.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.912300.00%
Theft from the person202.360.00%
Other theft61.970.00%
Shoplifting60.590.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.390.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4918.110.00%
Theft from the person294.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.852700.00%
Other theft222.760.00%
Shoplifting142.170.00%
Vehicle crime111.380.00%
Burglary81.080.00%
Robbery80.790.00%
Public order80.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4116.7320.59%
Violence and sexual offences284.0440.00%
Other theft202.76-16.67%
Theft from the person191.97-17.39%
Burglary151.87150.00%
Public order111.4857.14%
Shoplifting111.08450.00%
Drugs71.08250.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Robbery40.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.47-17.07%
Other theft243.35-11.11%
Theft from the person232.36-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences202.26-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson151.97114.29%
Robbery81.4814.29%
Public order70.79-41.67%
Burglary60.69-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.59-44.44%
Shoplifting20.49-75.00%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4118.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.049.68%
Other theft273.3550.00%
Theft from the person262.6630.00%
Public order122.56140.00%
Vehicle crime91.18125.00%
Shoplifting80.89100.00%
Burglary70.790.00%
Robbery70.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.69-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.69-44.44%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4115.552.50%
Violence and sexual offences314.040.00%
Theft from the person203.05-20.00%
Other theft181.97-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson101.77100.00%
Bicycle theft90.98125.00%
Burglary70.89-50.00%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Shoplifting40.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-20.00%
Drugs40.3933.33%
Robbery30.39-66.67%
Other crime20.30100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4017.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.940.00%
Theft from the person253.050.00%
Other theft222.460.00%
Burglary142.170.00%
Robbery91.380.00%
Shoplifting80.890.00%
Public order60.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202460
April 202449
January 202441
December 202334
November 202341
October 202341
September 202340

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 202415
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20243
December 202315
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
June 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202428
December 202320
November 202334
October 202331
September 202331

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202422
January 202420
December 202324
November 202327
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202414
January 202411
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202429
January 202419
December 202323
November 202326
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horselydown Lane
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 5. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 6. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Grange Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1