SE1 4JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4JL

SE1 4JL, Southwark has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.14 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4JL 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 4JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4JL, encompassing approximately 13149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (-1.72% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (60.00% increase)

SE1 4JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32

SE1 4JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5721.14-9.52%
Theft from the person574.33-1.72%
Violence and sexual offences484.3360.00%
Other theft283.6586.67%
Burglary192.13111.11%
Shoplifting181.44350.00%
Robbery121.37-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson120.91200.00%
Public order100.9125.00%
Bicycle theft80.76100.00%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Drugs30.23-66.67%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6317.110.00%
Theft from the person584.791833.33%
Violence and sexual offences304.412900.00%
Robbery172.280.00%
Other theft151.290.00%
Burglary91.140.00%
Drugs90.680.00%
Public order80.68700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.300.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.76-88.64%
Theft from the person30.38-96.77%
Other theft20.23-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9322.892225.00%
Anti-social behaviour487.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.651000.00%
Other theft403.353900.00%
Robbery183.040.00%
Shoplifting131.370.00%
Burglary120.990.00%
Public order100.91900.00%
Bicycle theft70.760.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Vehicle crime60.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.84-91.84%
Theft from the person40.30-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-87.50%
Other theft10.08-97.50%
Public order10.08-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour433.73-17.31%
Other theft403.2711.11%
Theft from the person403.04-14.89%
Robbery223.0446.67%
Burglary131.6718.18%
Public order100.9966.67%
Drugs80.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.6114.29%
Vehicle crime70.6140.00%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6319.9265.79%
Anti-social behaviour524.7930.00%
Theft from the person473.95-16.07%
Other theft363.57-7.69%
Robbery152.7436.36%
Burglary111.14-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson70.8416.67%
Public order60.53-40.00%
Drugs60.4650.00%
Bicycle theft60.46200.00%
Shoplifting60.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-64.29%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5618.787.69%
Anti-social behaviour404.26-44.44%
Other theft393.04-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences382.97-7.32%
Burglary182.8938.46%
Vehicle crime141.37133.33%
Robbery111.0637.50%
Public order100.8411.11%
Shoplifting80.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.610.00%
Drugs40.46-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7220.610.00%
Theft from the person525.480.00%
Other theft483.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.650.00%
Burglary133.120.00%
Public order90.990.00%
Robbery80.680.00%
Drugs70.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.530.00%
Vehicle crime60.460.00%
Shoplifting40.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
May 20242
April 202440
March 20241
January 202440
December 202336
November 202339
October 202348

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 202444
March 20244
January 202449
December 202363
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202463
April 202448
January 202443
December 202352
November 202340
October 202372

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202412
January 202413
December 202311
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 202418
January 202422
December 202315
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 413 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202458
July 20243
May 20243
April 202493
March 20244
January 202440
December 202347
November 202356
October 202352

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 7. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Borough
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Hulme Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1