SE1 2EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2EZ

SE1 2EZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.57 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2EZ 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 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2EZ, encompassing approximately 11524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)

SE1 2EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13

SE1 2EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6418.57-20.00%
Theft from the person315.5563.16%
Violence and sexual offences272.6912.50%
Shoplifting242.34300.00%
Other theft202.08233.33%
Bicycle theft131.74333.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.13100.00%
Burglary80.8733.33%
Public order80.690.00%
Robbery40.69-20.00%
Drugs20.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8014.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.942300.00%
Theft from the person192.080.00%
Public order81.650.00%
Other theft60.690.00%
Burglary60.520.00%
Drugs60.520.00%
Shoplifting60.520.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5816.750.00%
Theft from the person335.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences262.862500.00%
Other theft252.260.00%
Shoplifting132.170.00%
Burglary111.130.00%
Robbery80.950.00%
Vehicle crime70.690.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.30%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.6622.86%
Violence and sexual offences273.7328.57%
Theft from the person262.34-7.14%
Other theft212.260.00%
Burglary131.8285.71%
Drugs71.13250.00%
Shoplifting70.61250.00%
Public order60.6120.00%
Robbery60.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.58-16.67%
Theft from the person283.0416.67%
Violence and sexual offences212.43-46.15%
Other theft211.82-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson121.8271.43%
Robbery91.0450.00%
Burglary70.78-30.00%
Public order50.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-72.73%
Shoplifting20.26-71.43%
Drugs20.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4217.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.6430.00%
Other theft343.3870.00%
Theft from the person242.959.09%
Vehicle crime112.08120.00%
Burglary100.9542.86%
Public order100.87400.00%
Shoplifting70.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6116.67%
Robbery60.61100.00%
Drugs60.5220.00%
Bicycle theft50.52-44.44%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.627.69%
Violence and sexual offences303.64-9.09%
Theft from the person222.604.76%
Other theft201.91-25.93%
Bicycle theft91.74200.00%
Burglary70.78-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6150.00%
Vehicle crime50.5266.67%
Drugs50.43150.00%
Shoplifting50.43-37.50%
Robbery30.43-72.73%
Public order20.26-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.380.00%
Other theft272.860.00%
Theft from the person212.340.00%
Burglary201.820.00%
Robbery111.740.00%
Shoplifting80.950.00%
Public order60.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202480
April 202458
January 202443
December 202335
November 202342
October 202342
September 202339

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 202320

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
June 20241
April 202426
March 20241
January 202427
December 202321
November 202339
October 202330
September 202333

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202425
January 202421
December 202321
November 202334
October 202320
September 202327

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20246
April 202413
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 204 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
April 202433
January 202426
December 202328
November 202324
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 6 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
September 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2EZ 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. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 4. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 7. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 17. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grange Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1