SE1 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2HQ

SE1 2HQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.36 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2HQ, encompassing approximately 9160 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-22.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)

SE1 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Boss Street with total crimes: 8

SE1 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4717.36-22.95%
Violence and sexual offences275.130.00%
Theft from the person232.9543.75%
Shoplifting142.51180.00%
Burglary91.53350.00%
Bicycle theft90.980.00%
Other theft80.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.8740.00%
Public order70.7616.67%
Drugs30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Robbery20.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6115.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.662600.00%
Theft from the person162.950.00%
Other theft61.750.00%
Public order60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Shoplifting50.550.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Burglary20.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.43%

In April 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 behaviour4418.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.802700.00%
Theft from the person203.060.00%
Other theft192.180.00%
Shoplifting152.070.00%
Vehicle crime131.640.00%
Burglary81.420.00%
Public order80.870.00%
Robbery70.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.3445.83%
Anti-social behaviour323.82-8.57%
Theft from the person163.49-5.88%
Other theft161.7514.29%
Burglary131.758.33%
Public order131.42116.67%
Shoplifting111.42175.00%
Vehicle crime81.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.87-58.82%
Drugs70.7675.00%
Robbery50.76-44.44%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.27-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences243.82-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson172.6254.55%
Theft from the person171.86-32.00%
Other theft141.86-30.00%
Burglary121.5350.00%
Robbery91.31125.00%
Public order60.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-50.00%
Shoplifting40.55-33.33%
Drugs40.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.54-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences354.266.06%
Theft from the person253.8266.67%
Other theft202.7366.67%
Public order122.18140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3122.22%
Vehicle crime101.2066.67%
Burglary81.090.00%
Shoplifting60.87-14.29%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4416.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.800.00%
Theft from the person153.600.00%
Other theft121.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.310.00%
Burglary80.980.00%
Bicycle theft70.870.00%
Shoplifting70.760.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202419
January 202416
December 202314
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202461
April 202444
January 202432
December 202335
November 202339
October 202344

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20248
January 202413
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20247
December 202317
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
June 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202435
December 202324
November 202335
October 202333

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 202413
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202415
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202420
January 202416
December 202317
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232

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 2HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 4. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    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. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1