NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4AG

NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 4AG, Southwark has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.58 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4AG, encompassing approximately 7941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4AG area, explore the SE1 4AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (1.59% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (81.82% increase)

SE1 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15

NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6428.581.59%
Theft from the person418.0610.81%
Violence and sexual offences405.1681.82%
Burglary215.04162.50%
Other theft172.646.25%
Robbery112.1422.22%
Shoplifting81.39100.00%
Public order61.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.76500.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Drugs40.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6323.800.00%
Theft from the person377.933600.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.660.00%
Other theft162.770.00%
Drugs122.010.00%
Robbery91.510.00%
Burglary81.130.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.63-95.31%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6429.092033.33%
Anti-social behaviour448.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.543700.00%
Other theft254.782400.00%
Burglary183.150.00%
Robbery122.270.00%
Public order71.51600.00%
Shoplifting60.880.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.88-93.88%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-87.50%
Other theft10.13-96.55%
Public order10.13-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.56%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4926.9519.51%
Violence and sexual offences416.17-14.58%
Other theft295.1631.82%
Anti-social behaviour273.65-47.06%
Robbery183.4050.00%
Burglary112.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39-11.11%
Drugs81.01100.00%
Public order81.0133.33%
Vehicle crime61.0150.00%
Shoplifting50.76-16.67%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5127.8345.71%
Violence and sexual offences486.4237.14%
Theft from the person416.040.00%
Other theft225.1629.41%
Robbery122.770.00%
Burglary111.51-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.3980.00%
Public order61.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.76100.00%
Shoplifting60.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.76-55.56%
Drugs40.50300.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4123.677.89%
Anti-social behaviour355.16-49.28%
Violence and sexual offences354.4120.69%
Other theft174.41-34.62%
Burglary142.147.69%
Robbery121.7650.00%
Vehicle crime91.5180.00%
Public order81.130.00%
Shoplifting71.01600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Drugs10.38-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6926.950.00%
Theft from the person388.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.780.00%
Other theft263.650.00%
Burglary133.270.00%
Robbery81.640.00%
Public order81.010.00%
Drugs81.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202463
April 202444
January 202427
December 202351
November 202335
October 202369

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202412
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202422
June 20241
May 20242
April 202438
March 20241
January 202441
December 202348
November 202335
October 202329

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202425
March 20241
January 202429
December 202322
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 318 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
July 20241
May 20243
April 202464
March 20243
January 202449
December 202341
November 202341
October 202338

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 202418
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 5. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 12. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 22. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. B240
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pardoner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2