ABBEY STREET, SE1 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3NJ

ABBEY STREET, SE1 3NJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3NJ, encompassing approximately 12735 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 3NJ area, explore the SE1 3NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-26.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)

SE1 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Druid Street with total crimes: 8

ABBEY STREET, SE1 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5914.60-26.25%
Violence and sexual offences334.6337.50%
Theft from the person282.5916.67%
Bicycle theft132.20550.00%
Other theft131.02160.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.02120.00%
Burglary90.8612.50%
Public order50.71-70.59%
Drugs40.39-33.33%
Robbery40.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8014.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.281100.00%
Theft from the person241.880.00%
Public order171.880.00%
Burglary81.330.00%
Drugs60.630.00%
Robbery60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Other theft50.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.210.00%
Theft from the person393.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.062700.00%
Other theft182.200.00%
Burglary161.410.00%
Vehicle crime101.260.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Bicycle theft50.470.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.30%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.0620.51%
Theft from the person273.6928.57%
Violence and sexual offences272.128.00%
Burglary192.1272.73%
Other theft171.4913.33%
Bicycle theft91.33800.00%
Robbery70.71-46.15%
Public order70.55-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-44.44%
Shoplifting40.39-33.33%
Drugs40.3133.33%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-77.78%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.80-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences253.06-39.02%
Theft from the person211.96-27.59%
Other theft151.65-37.50%
Robbery131.1818.18%
Public order111.0222.22%
Burglary110.8622.22%
Vehicle crime90.86-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson90.7150.00%
Shoplifting60.71-66.67%
Drugs30.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4416.57-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.4513.89%
Theft from the person293.22-35.56%
Other theft242.2841.18%
Shoplifting181.880.00%
Vehicle crime131.4118.18%
Robbery111.02450.00%
Burglary90.86-18.18%
Public order90.71125.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-33.33%
Drugs50.47150.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5016.490.00%
Theft from the person453.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.530.00%
Shoplifting182.830.00%
Other theft171.410.00%
Vehicle crime111.330.00%
Burglary110.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.860.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
June 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202427
December 202325
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202418
January 202417
December 202315
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202416
January 202419
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
April 202439
January 202427
December 202321
November 202329
October 202345

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202480
April 202446
January 202447
December 202339
November 202344
October 202350

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20242
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 3NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 6. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 8. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lower Thames Street
    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. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1