ABBEY STREET, SE1 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2DW

ABBEY STREET, SE1 2DW, Southwark has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.47 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2DW, encompassing approximately 7126 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)

SE1 2DW 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

ABBEY STREET, SE1 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4421.47-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences286.1716.67%
Theft from the person233.9391.67%
Shoplifting133.23160.00%
Bicycle theft91.820.00%
Other theft81.2633.33%
Burglary71.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.9875.00%
Public order50.98-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5817.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences248.142300.00%
Theft from the person123.370.00%
Public order61.680.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3722.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.192600.00%
Other theft203.790.00%
Theft from the person182.810.00%
Vehicle crime142.530.00%
Shoplifting141.960.00%
Public order81.960.00%
Robbery71.120.00%
Burglary60.980.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.88%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.0523.08%
Anti-social behaviour264.49-16.13%
Theft from the person143.65-6.67%
Burglary141.9627.27%
Other theft111.960.00%
Public order111.54120.00%
Shoplifting111.54175.00%
Robbery91.5428.57%
Vehicle crime81.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-62.50%
Drugs30.84-25.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.37-11.43%
Violence and sexual offences264.35-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.6545.45%
Theft from the person152.25-42.31%
Burglary112.1037.50%
Other theft111.54-26.67%
Robbery71.5440.00%
Vehicle crime60.98-25.00%
Public order50.84-54.55%
Shoplifting40.70-20.00%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour355.61-14.63%
Theft from the person264.9173.33%
Other theft153.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1022.22%
Public order111.54120.00%
Burglary81.54-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.1233.33%
Drugs61.12500.00%
Robbery50.8466.67%
Shoplifting50.70-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4120.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.750.00%
Theft from the person154.210.00%
Other theft102.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.400.00%
Burglary91.260.00%
Shoplifting71.260.00%
Vehicle crime60.980.00%
Bicycle theft60.840.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202420
January 202411
December 202311
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202458
April 202437
January 202426
December 202331
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
June 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202432
December 202326
November 202340
October 202330

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202414
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 202414
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202418
January 202414
December 202315
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2DW 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. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1