SE1 2RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2RJ

SE1 2RJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.98 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2RJ 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 2RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2RJ, encompassing approximately 9534 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-13.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)

SE1 2RJ 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 2RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5320.98-13.11%
Theft from the person295.5645.00%
Shoplifting253.04316.67%
Other theft242.62500.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.5210.00%
Bicycle theft142.31366.67%
Public order91.4780.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9460.00%
Burglary60.8450.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Drugs30.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6114.470.00%
Theft from the person206.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.101900.00%
Shoplifting62.100.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.520.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Other theft40.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5318.770.00%
Theft from the person345.560.00%
Other theft273.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.831800.00%
Shoplifting131.990.00%
Burglary81.360.00%
Robbery70.840.00%
Public order60.730.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.45%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3114.6824.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.2529.41%
Theft from the person212.31-16.00%
Other theft212.20-16.00%
Burglary112.2057.14%
Shoplifting101.1542.86%
Robbery61.05-33.33%
Drugs50.63400.00%
Public order40.5233.33%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.16-24.24%
Theft from the person252.62-3.85%
Other theft252.62-32.43%
Violence and sexual offences172.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.7833.33%
Robbery91.2650.00%
Shoplifting70.940.00%
Burglary70.73-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.73-33.33%
Public order30.42-62.50%
Drugs10.31-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3719.4032.14%
Violence and sexual offences343.8847.83%
Anti-social behaviour333.57-8.33%
Theft from the person263.4613.04%
Criminal damage and arson92.73125.00%
Burglary80.9414.29%
Public order80.84300.00%
Shoplifting70.8416.67%
Robbery60.73200.00%
Vehicle crime60.63100.00%
Drugs60.6320.00%
Bicycle theft50.63-44.44%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.632.86%
Other theft283.787.69%
Violence and sexual offences232.94-23.33%
Theft from the person232.41-14.81%
Bicycle theft92.4150.00%
Burglary70.94-50.00%
Shoplifting60.73-33.33%
Drugs50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Robbery20.31-81.82%
Public order20.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.670.00%
Theft from the person273.150.00%
Other theft262.830.00%
Burglary142.730.00%
Robbery111.470.00%
Shoplifting91.150.00%
Bicycle theft60.940.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202461
April 202453
January 202431
December 202325
November 202333
October 202336
September 202335

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
June 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202422
December 202317
November 202334
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20241
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 205 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
April 202434
January 202421
December 202325
November 202326
October 202323
September 202327

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20244
April 202427
January 202421
December 202325
November 202337
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2RJ 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. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 7. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 8. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    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. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Holyrood Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1