SE1 4JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4JQ

SE1 4JQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4JQ, encompassing approximately 14019 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)

SE1 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

SE1 4JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.05-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.4251.72%
Theft from the person323.14-17.95%
Other theft222.2869.23%
Burglary141.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0083.33%
Shoplifting90.78800.00%
Public order70.6416.67%
Vehicle crime60.50200.00%
Bicycle theft60.43100.00%
Robbery50.43-68.75%
Drugs40.36-50.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5013.050.00%
Theft from the person393.571850.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.782800.00%
Robbery162.070.00%
Other theft131.140.00%
Drugs80.930.00%
Burglary70.570.00%
Public order60.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.43-88.24%
Other theft20.29-93.10%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7616.917500.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.421033.33%
Anti-social behaviour332.430.00%
Other theft292.350.00%
Shoplifting132.070.00%
Burglary110.930.00%
Robbery110.780.00%
Public order100.780.00%
Drugs60.710.00%
Bicycle theft60.430.00%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.29-91.89%
Theft from the person10.21-97.37%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3814.12-2.56%
Violence and sexual offences372.71-39.34%
Other theft292.64-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour282.07-22.22%
Robbery142.007.69%
Burglary111.0022.22%
Public order110.7883.33%
Drugs80.7814.29%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Vehicle crime60.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-42.86%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6116.4896.77%
Theft from the person394.35-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour362.7812.50%
Other theft312.5714.81%
Robbery132.2130.00%
Vehicle crime90.93-35.71%
Burglary90.64-30.77%
Drugs70.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5040.00%
Public order60.5020.00%
Shoplifting60.43-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.43150.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4713.84-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour323.35-41.82%
Violence and sexual offences312.28-26.19%
Other theft272.21-6.90%
Vehicle crime141.93133.33%
Burglary131.00-18.75%
Robbery100.9366.67%
Shoplifting70.71250.00%
Public order50.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5515.980.00%
Theft from the person483.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.420.00%
Other theft293.000.00%
Burglary162.070.00%
Public order71.140.00%
Robbery60.500.00%
Vehicle crime60.430.00%
Drugs50.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
October 20235

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202429
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 202434
March 20243
January 202437
December 202361
November 202331
October 202342

A total of 322 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202439
July 20242
April 202476
March 20241
January 202438
December 202339
November 202347
October 202348

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
May 20242
April 202429
January 202429
December 202331
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202450
April 202433
January 202428
December 202336
November 202332
October 202355

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 202316

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 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
April 202411
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 4JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 5. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 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. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 13. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1