BARTHOLOMEW STREET, SE1 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4AJ

BARTHOLOMEW STREET, SE1 4AJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.70 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4AJ, encompassing approximately 9719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-1.82% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

SE1 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8

BARTHOLOMEW STREET, SE1 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.70-1.82%
Violence and sexual offences315.5655.00%
Theft from the person223.19-26.67%
Burglary172.26466.67%
Other theft161.7533.33%
Vehicle crime51.6566.67%
Robbery50.5125.00%
Drugs50.51-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.51150.00%
Public order50.51-54.55%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-25.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5516.150.00%
Theft from the person305.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.091900.00%
Other theft122.060.00%
Public order111.230.00%
Drugs91.130.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

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, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5218.5248.57%
Anti-social behaviour505.3538.89%
Violence and sexual offences195.14-47.22%
Other theft171.95-22.73%
Robbery111.750.00%
Public order91.1312.50%
Burglary60.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.6225.00%
Drugs40.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.55-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour363.70-36.84%
Theft from the person353.7029.63%
Other theft223.60100.00%
Burglary122.2650.00%
Robbery111.23-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.1312.50%
Public order80.930.00%
Vehicle crime60.82-40.00%
Drugs60.62100.00%
Bicycle theft40.6233.33%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5719.8646.15%
Violence and sexual offences445.8646.67%
Theft from the person274.53-20.59%
Robbery122.78140.00%
Other theft111.23-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.03300.00%
Public order80.82100.00%
Burglary80.82-11.11%
Drugs30.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.15-44.29%
Theft from the person344.01-12.82%
Violence and sexual offences303.50-9.09%
Other theft173.09-10.53%
Burglary91.7512.50%
Vehicle crime80.93100.00%
Robbery50.82-16.67%
Shoplifting40.5133.33%
Public order40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7019.750.00%
Theft from the person397.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.010.00%
Other theft193.400.00%
Burglary81.950.00%
Robbery60.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Public order30.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202455
April 202450
January 202436
December 202357
November 202339
October 202370

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202417
January 202422
December 202311
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 239 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
April 202452
January 202435
December 202327
November 202334
October 202339

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202420
June 20241
April 202419
January 202436
December 202344
November 202330
October 202333

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 10. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 16. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Comus Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1