SE1 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2JR

SE1 2JR, Southwark has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.88 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2JR, encompassing approximately 7067 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • London Bridge with total crimes: 19
  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 18

SE1 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4826.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour476.790.00%
Other theft376.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.241600.00%
Shoplifting152.410.00%
Burglary92.120.00%
Robbery71.270.00%
Bicycle theft50.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3422.64-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour274.81-3.57%
Theft from the person253.8213.64%
Violence and sexual offences243.549.09%
Shoplifting123.4050.00%
Robbery81.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft71.13600.00%
Drugs60.990.00%
Burglary50.85-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-55.56%
Public order30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4122.07-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour285.807.69%
Theft from the person223.96-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences223.11-35.29%
Robbery123.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.7028.57%
Shoplifting81.270.00%
Burglary81.13-11.11%
Public order31.13-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5229.5718.18%
Violence and sexual offences347.3670.00%
Theft from the person344.819.68%
Anti-social behaviour264.81-13.33%
Public order103.68400.00%
Vehicle crime91.41800.00%
Burglary91.2728.57%
Robbery91.27125.00%
Shoplifting81.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.13133.33%
Bicycle theft50.99-37.50%
Drugs50.71-16.67%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4423.4912.82%
Theft from the person316.2314.81%
Anti-social behaviour304.3915.38%
Violence and sexual offences204.24-25.93%
Bicycle theft82.8360.00%
Burglary71.13-41.67%
Shoplifting70.99-36.36%
Drugs60.990.00%
Robbery40.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3923.06-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.523.85%
Theft from the person273.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour263.82-3.70%
Burglary123.6833.33%
Shoplifting111.7057.14%
Robbery81.5614.29%
Bicycle theft51.13-37.50%
Public order30.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5225.61-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour277.36-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences263.820.00%
Theft from the person243.6814.29%
Public order93.4028.57%
Burglary91.27-25.00%
Bicycle theft81.2714.29%
Robbery71.1340.00%
Shoplifting70.99250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-40.00%
Drugs30.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6026.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour288.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.960.00%
Theft from the person213.680.00%
Burglary122.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.700.00%
Public order71.410.00%
Bicycle theft70.990.00%
Robbery50.990.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202447
January 202427
December 202328
November 202326
October 202330
September 202326
August 202327
July 202328

A total of 359 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202437
January 202434
December 202341
November 202352
October 202344
September 202339
August 202352
July 202360

A total of 232 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202448
January 202425
December 202322
November 202334
October 202331
September 202327
August 202324
July 202321

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 202312
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
March 20241
January 202424
December 202322
November 202334
October 202320
September 202327
August 202326
July 202326

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234
September 20238
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
November 20235
October 20236
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232
September 20233
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting13
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. London Bridge
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Horselydown Lane
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total11
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Potters Fields
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Three Oak Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Crucifix Lane
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Abbots Lane
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
  • 9. Lower Thames Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Pope Street
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Archie Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Black Swan Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. White'S Grounds
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boss Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Lamb Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 16. A2205
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kirby Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Braidwood Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft1
  • 19. Maguire Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Curlew Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Fair Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Coxson Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bursar Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Carmarthen Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Tyers Gate
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Melior Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. English Grounds
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lafone Street
    Total1
    Burglary1