PRESTON CLOSE, SE1 4NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4NZ

PRESTON CLOSE, SE1 4NZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.94 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4NZ 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 4NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4NZ, encompassing approximately 6116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)

SE1 4NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Exon Street with total crimes: 9
  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 9

PRESTON CLOSE, SE1 4NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4428.944.76%
Violence and sexual offences387.1965.22%
Theft from the person196.2118.75%
Burglary143.1127.27%
Other theft132.29160.00%
Robbery112.13450.00%
Drugs91.8080.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.47300.00%
Vehicle crime71.31250.00%
Shoplifting61.14500.00%
Public order50.98-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4220.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.871050.00%
Theft from the person163.760.00%
Public order122.620.00%
Burglary111.960.00%
Other theft51.800.00%
Drugs50.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.33-90.48%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4325.340.00%
Theft from the person307.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.902000.00%
Other theft123.430.00%
Burglary111.960.00%
Public order111.800.00%
Vehicle crime111.800.00%
Robbery91.800.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.92-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour336.05-19.51%
Theft from the person275.4012.50%
Other theft214.4150.00%
Burglary173.43142.86%
Drugs112.78175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.800.00%
Robbery71.3116.67%
Bicycle theft61.140.00%
Vehicle crime50.98-61.54%
Public order40.82-33.33%
Shoplifting30.65-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4127.7946.43%
Violence and sexual offences406.70-9.09%
Theft from the person246.54-17.24%
Other theft143.92-17.65%
Vehicle crime132.29225.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13300.00%
Burglary71.31-22.22%
Shoplifting71.14-65.00%
Public order61.14200.00%
Robbery60.9850.00%
Drugs40.98300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.9833.33%
Theft from the person297.19-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour284.74-39.13%
Shoplifting204.5833.33%
Other theft173.27-15.00%
Burglary92.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.47-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-77.78%
Public order20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4630.410.00%
Theft from the person367.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.890.00%
Other theft205.400.00%
Shoplifting153.270.00%
Burglary92.450.00%
Vehicle crime91.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.470.00%
Robbery41.470.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202411
January 202417
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 181 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202430
January 202427
December 202324
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202423
June 20242
April 202421
February 20241
January 202437
December 202340
November 202344
October 202333

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202442
April 202443
January 202433
December 202341
November 202328
October 202346

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202412
January 202421
December 202314
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Beckway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1