SE1 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2RL

SE1 2RL, Southwark has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2RL, encompassing approximately 9796 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-21.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)

SE1 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Potters Fields with total crimes: 13

SE1 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.76-21.15%
Violence and sexual offences264.1923.81%
Shoplifting252.65316.67%
Theft from the person232.5527.78%
Other theft182.35260.00%
Public order91.84800.00%
Bicycle theft90.92350.00%
Burglary70.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7120.00%
Robbery40.61-20.00%
Drugs30.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5212.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.312000.00%
Theft from the person182.140.00%
Shoplifting61.840.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Other theft50.510.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4817.350.00%
Theft from the person284.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.862300.00%
Other theft202.450.00%
Shoplifting132.040.00%
Vehicle crime91.330.00%
Public order80.920.00%
Burglary70.820.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.9814.81%
Violence and sexual offences253.1631.58%
Other theft172.55-26.09%
Theft from the person171.74-19.05%
Shoplifting101.74400.00%
Burglary91.0250.00%
Public order60.9250.00%
Drugs60.61200.00%
Robbery50.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.17-18.18%
Other theft232.76-14.81%
Theft from the person212.35-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences192.14-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.9471.43%
Robbery71.2216.67%
Burglary60.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.61-50.00%
Public order40.51-60.00%
Shoplifting20.41-75.00%
Drugs20.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.56-10.81%
Violence and sexual offences313.3719.23%
Other theft273.1658.82%
Theft from the person222.7629.41%
Vehicle crime102.25150.00%
Public order101.02233.33%
Shoplifting81.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.8216.67%
Robbery60.71100.00%
Burglary60.61-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.61-28.57%
Drugs50.5125.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.780.00%
Theft from the person172.650.00%
Other theft171.740.00%
Bicycle theft71.740.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 202420
January 202417
December 202323
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
June 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202425
December 202319
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 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 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 146 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202428
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202452
April 202448
January 202431
December 202327
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20241
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20237

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 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2RL 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. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 5. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 6. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 15. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1