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

Overview of Crime in SE1 2EW

PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2EW, Southwark has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.89 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2EW, encompassing approximately 6387 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-13.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)

SE1 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9

PROVIDENCE SQUARE, SE1 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4624.89-13.21%
Shoplifting247.20300.00%
Theft from the person233.7664.29%
Violence and sexual offences173.6021.43%
Other theft122.66300.00%
Bicycle theft81.88700.00%
Burglary71.25133.33%
Public order61.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.94200.00%
Robbery40.94100.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.47200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5316.4439.47%
Theft from the person148.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences142.19-17.65%
Shoplifting62.19-50.00%
Other theft30.94-86.36%
Public order30.47-62.50%
Burglary30.47-25.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Robbery20.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3822.2335.71%
Other theft225.9569.23%
Theft from the person213.44110.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.29-29.17%
Shoplifting122.6620.00%
Public order81.8860.00%
Vehicle crime61.2520.00%
Robbery60.9450.00%
Burglary40.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.63200.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Drugs20.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.693.70%
Violence and sexual offences244.38-4.00%
Other theft133.76-31.58%
Shoplifting102.04400.00%
Theft from the person101.57-44.44%
Burglary81.5760.00%
Public order51.25150.00%
Vehicle crime50.7866.67%
Robbery40.78-20.00%
Drugs40.63300.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2719.41-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences254.230.00%
Other theft193.91-9.52%
Theft from the person182.97-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson162.82100.00%
Burglary52.510.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-57.14%
Shoplifting20.47-71.43%
Public order20.31-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2922.23-25.64%
Violence and sexual offences254.544.17%
Other theft213.9131.25%
Theft from the person193.2946.15%
Public order92.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4160.00%
Shoplifting71.25133.33%
Vehicle crime71.10133.33%
Robbery51.1066.67%
Burglary50.78-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.78-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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 behaviour3919.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.110.00%
Other theft163.760.00%
Theft from the person132.510.00%
Burglary92.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202422
January 202413
December 202319
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202417
January 202424
December 202325
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20246
April 202412
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202421
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202453
April 202438
January 202428
December 202327
November 202329
October 202339

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
December 202316
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2EW 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
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 5. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. East Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1