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

Overview of Crime in SE1 2EJ

PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2EJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.36 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2EJ, encompassing approximately 5491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-93.75% decrease)

SE1 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Close with total crimes: 2

PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 crime10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4223.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.65-30.43%
Other theft152.91114.29%
Theft from the person142.7355.56%
Shoplifting122.5520.00%
Public order62.190.00%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Robbery61.0950.00%
Bicycle theft41.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Burglary30.55-57.14%
Drugs20.55-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.859.52%
Anti-social behaviour214.19-22.22%
Shoplifting103.82400.00%
Theft from the person91.82-30.77%
Other theft71.64-22.22%
Burglary71.270.00%
Public order61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime61.0950.00%
Robbery41.09-20.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-92.31%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2719.4917.39%
Violence and sexual offences214.92-19.23%
Theft from the person133.828.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.3785.71%
Other theft92.37-30.77%
Burglary71.64133.33%
Robbery51.2725.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-33.33%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Public order20.36-75.00%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.4030.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.73-43.90%
Other theft134.1930.00%
Theft from the person122.3750.00%
Public order82.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4640.00%
Vehicle crime61.2750.00%
Shoplifting41.0933.33%
Robbery40.73100.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Burglary30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4120.2170.83%
Violence and sexual offences207.470.00%
Other theft103.6411.11%
Theft from the person81.82-46.67%
Burglary61.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0925.00%
Bicycle theft50.91150.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Shoplifting30.73-62.50%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.94-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences204.375.26%
Theft from the person153.64114.29%
Burglary102.7311.11%
Other theft91.8250.00%
Shoplifting81.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.73-55.56%
Robbery30.73-25.00%
Public order30.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.360.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2918.7626.09%
Violence and sexual offences195.28-13.64%
Burglary93.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime91.6412.50%
Theft from the person71.64-36.36%
Public order61.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.090.00%
Other theft61.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.09-33.33%
Robbery40.73-55.56%
Drugs20.73-66.67%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2323.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.190.00%
Burglary154.010.00%
Other theft122.730.00%
Theft from the person112.190.00%
Robbery92.000.00%
Vehicle crime81.640.00%
Public order71.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.270.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Bicycle theft61.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202416
January 202423
December 202321
November 202326
October 202320
September 202320
August 202319
July 202322

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202442
January 202421
December 202327
November 202323
October 202341
September 202324
August 202329
July 202323

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 202310
September 20239
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310
August 20239
July 202315

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20236

Crime by Location in May 2024

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

  • 1. Butterfield Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1