SE1 2XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2XU

SE1 2XU, Southwark has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.12 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2XU 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 2XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2XU, encompassing approximately 10628 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-18.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)

SE1 2XU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9

SE1 2XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5017.12-18.03%
Violence and sexual offences294.7011.54%
Shoplifting252.73316.67%
Theft from the person222.3522.22%
Other theft142.07133.33%
Bicycle theft91.320.00%
Burglary80.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7560.00%
Public order80.75100.00%
Robbery40.75-20.00%
Drugs30.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6113.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.742500.00%
Theft from the person182.450.00%
Other theft61.690.00%
Shoplifting60.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.560.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Public order40.470.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5216.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.892600.00%
Theft from the person252.540.00%
Other theft212.350.00%
Shoplifting141.980.00%
Vehicle crime111.320.00%
Burglary81.030.00%
Public order80.750.00%
Robbery70.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.7522.86%
Violence and sexual offences304.0566.67%
Theft from the person192.82-9.52%
Other theft191.79-17.39%
Burglary161.7977.78%
Public order121.5171.43%
Shoplifting111.13450.00%
Drugs81.03300.00%
Vehicle crime60.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-75.00%
Robbery40.38-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3513.83-22.22%
Other theft233.29-8.00%
Theft from the person212.16-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences181.98-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson161.69100.00%
Burglary91.510.00%
Public order70.85-41.67%
Robbery70.6616.67%
Vehicle crime50.66-50.00%
Shoplifting20.47-75.00%
Drugs20.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.2314.29%
Other theft253.0156.25%
Theft from the person252.3531.58%
Public order122.35140.00%
Vehicle crime101.1366.67%
Burglary90.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.85-20.00%
Shoplifting80.75100.00%
Robbery60.75100.00%
Bicycle theft40.56-50.00%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.23-15.15%
Theft from the person192.63-20.83%
Other theft161.79-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.51100.00%
Burglary90.94-35.71%
Bicycle theft80.85100.00%
Vehicle crime60.7520.00%
Public order50.560.00%
Shoplifting40.47-50.00%
Robbery30.38-66.67%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.230.00%
Theft from the person243.100.00%
Other theft222.260.00%
Burglary142.070.00%
Robbery91.320.00%
Shoplifting80.850.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Public order50.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202421
January 202419
December 202323
November 202325
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202461
April 202452
January 202443
December 202335
November 202345
October 202345
September 202345

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20244
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
June 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202430
December 202318
November 202332
October 202328
September 202333

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202414
January 202411
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
April 202425
January 202419
December 202321
November 202325
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2XU 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. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 5. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Grange Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1