PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2DZ

PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2DZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 61 crimes and a crime rate of 0.82 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 2DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2DZ, encompassing approximately 6883 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

SE1 2DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Three Oak Lane with total crimes: 9

PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3820.1946.15%
Theft from the person215.52110.00%
Other theft213.0561.54%
Violence and sexual offences163.05-30.43%
Shoplifting122.3220.00%
Public order81.7433.33%
Vehicle crime61.1620.00%
Robbery60.8750.00%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Burglary30.44-62.50%
Drugs20.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.27-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences233.78-4.17%
Other theft133.34-31.58%
Shoplifting101.89400.00%
Theft from the person101.45-47.37%
Burglary81.4560.00%
Public order61.16200.00%
Vehicle crime50.8766.67%
Robbery40.73-20.00%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.02-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences243.92-11.11%
Other theft193.49-9.52%
Theft from the person192.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.76100.00%
Burglary52.320.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-57.14%
Shoplifting20.44-71.43%
Public order20.29-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2921.21-25.64%
Violence and sexual offences274.2112.50%
Other theft213.9231.25%
Theft from the person193.0535.71%
Public order92.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3160.00%
Shoplifting71.16133.33%
Vehicle crime71.02133.33%
Robbery51.0266.67%
Burglary50.73-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.73-20.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3918.4514.71%
Violence and sexual offences245.67-20.00%
Other theft163.496.67%
Theft from the person142.32-26.32%
Burglary92.0312.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.7366.67%
Public order30.730.00%
Robbery30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-25.00%
Shoplifting30.44-62.50%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.3413.33%
Violence and sexual offences304.9487.50%
Theft from the person194.3658.33%
Other theft152.76-21.05%
Burglary82.18-11.11%
Shoplifting81.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.16-22.22%
Robbery51.0266.67%
Vehicle crime40.73-42.86%
Public order30.58-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3017.5820.00%
Other theft194.36-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.76-30.43%
Theft from the person122.32-20.00%
Burglary91.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3150.00%
Vehicle crime71.3116.67%
Public order71.02-30.00%
Bicycle theft31.02-50.00%
Drugs30.44-50.00%
Robbery30.44-57.14%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2520.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.630.00%
Theft from the person153.340.00%
Burglary122.180.00%
Public order101.740.00%
Robbery71.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Drugs60.870.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202410
December 202319
November 202319
October 202314
September 202319
August 202312
July 202315

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202423
December 202324
November 202327
October 202324
September 202330
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202426
December 202327
November 202329
October 202339
September 202334
August 202330
July 202325

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
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202413
December 202319
November 202321
October 202316
September 202315
August 202319
July 202325

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238
August 20233
July 20231

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
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202316
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237
August 20239
July 20236

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Horselydown Lane
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Three Oak Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Koops Mill Mews
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Jamaica Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Freda Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower Thames Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Maltby Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Boss Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Gedling Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Marine Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Maguire Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Curlew Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Fair Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Coxson Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sweeney Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Parker'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. East Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Loftie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Wolseley Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Flockton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Millstream Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Stanworth Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hellings Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Burr Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Arabella Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Llewellyn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1