SE1 2JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2JP

SE1 2JP, Southwark has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.35 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2JP 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 2JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2JP, encompassing approximately 5890 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (290.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE1 2JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • London Bridge with total crimes: 15

SE1 2JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4437.3525.71%
Other theft437.47290.91%
Anti-social behaviour387.30-33.33%
Shoplifting236.45666.67%
Bicycle theft213.90600.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.57-26.09%
Burglary72.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.1940.00%
Drugs61.190.00%
Public order51.02-50.00%
Robbery50.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5728.860.00%
Theft from the person359.681066.67%
Violence and sexual offences235.94475.00%
Other theft113.90175.00%
Public order101.87150.00%
Robbery61.700.00%
Drugs61.02200.00%
Burglary61.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.51200.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.40-33.33%
Public order40.68-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.68-69.23%
Theft from the person30.68-80.00%
Drugs20.51-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.34-83.33%
Shoplifting10.17-92.31%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1514.43-80.77%
Public order142.55100.00%
Shoplifting132.38-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences132.21-65.79%
Drugs122.21300.00%
Other theft62.04-87.23%
Possession of weapons61.02200.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Robbery20.34-81.82%
Burglary10.34-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.17-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7845.67500.00%
Other theft4713.24683.33%
Anti-social behaviour457.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.6446.15%
Shoplifting166.4560.00%
Robbery112.72450.00%
Bicycle theft91.870.00%
Burglary71.530.00%
Public order71.19-30.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Drugs30.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.58-29.73%
Theft from the person134.41-69.05%
Public order102.21100.00%
Shoplifting101.700.00%
Drugs61.70-71.43%
Other theft61.02-87.50%
Possession of weapons61.0250.00%
Robbery21.02-81.82%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4838.88-14.29%
Theft from the person428.15-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences377.13-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour306.280.00%
Drugs215.09110.00%
Bicycle theft113.57175.00%
Robbery111.87-42.11%
Shoplifting101.8711.11%
Public order51.70-58.33%
Possession of weapons40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Burglary20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5642.10-16.42%
Theft from the person549.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences409.17-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour306.7915.38%
Robbery195.0972.73%
Public order123.23-42.86%
Drugs102.04-37.50%
Shoplifting91.70-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Burglary51.19-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6749.570.00%
Theft from the person5411.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences539.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.000.00%
Public order214.410.00%
Drugs163.570.00%
Robbery112.720.00%
Shoplifting111.870.00%
Vehicle crime81.870.00%
Burglary81.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.360.00%
Bicycle theft61.190.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
January 202421
December 202310
November 202316

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
July 20241
May 202413
April 202416
March 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202457
April 202445
January 202430
December 202330
November 202326

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
May 202414
April 20247
March 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 202321

A total of 338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
July 20243
May 202415
April 202478
March 202413
January 202442
December 202354
November 202354

A total of 288 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202411
July 20244
May 20246
April 202447
March 20246
January 202448
December 202356
November 202367

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242
January 202411
December 202319
November 202311

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 20244
May 202413
April 202438
March 202426
January 202437
December 202340
November 202353

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20243
May 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2JP 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. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 5. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 8. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 9. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Braidwood Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Weston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Holyrood Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Melior Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bursar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Coxson Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1