SE1 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2JR

SE1 2JR, Southwark has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.00 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2JR 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-36.51% decrease)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)

SE1 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • London Bridge with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

SE1 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4030.00-36.51%
Other theft405.66566.67%
Theft from the person395.6625.81%
Shoplifting295.52383.33%
Bicycle theft184.10500.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.55-40.00%
Public order71.700.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99100.00%
Drugs60.85100.00%
Robbery50.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6322.0734.04%
Theft from the person318.91-35.42%
Violence and sexual offences204.3917.65%
Burglary72.83-22.22%
Public order70.990.00%
Robbery60.99-14.29%
Shoplifting60.85-60.00%
Other theft60.85-83.78%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.42-40.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 theft4423.490.00%
Theft from the person316.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.240.00%
Bicycle theft82.830.00%
Burglary71.130.00%
Shoplifting70.990.00%
Drugs60.990.00%
Robbery40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202463
April 202447
January 202427
December 202328
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20246
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20246
April 202415
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 230 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
April 202448
January 202425
December 202322
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 20246
April 202437
January 202434
December 202341
November 202352
October 202344

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
April 202417
March 20241
January 202424
December 202322
November 202334
October 202320

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238

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

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2JR 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. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 17. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Braidwood Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Holyrood Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Melior Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bursar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1