SPURGEON STREET, SE1 4YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YJ

SPURGEON STREET, SE1 4YJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YJ 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 4YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YJ, encompassing approximately 13831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SE1 4YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 9

SPURGEON STREET, SE1 4YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.1144.44%
Theft from the person242.82-20.00%
Burglary151.7487.50%
Other theft131.088.33%
Shoplifting90.94800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.65166.67%
Vehicle crime60.58200.00%
Public order60.43-40.00%
Drugs50.43-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.3633.33%
Robbery40.29-66.67%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 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 behaviour4311.570.00%
Theft from the person303.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.172600.00%
Robbery121.950.00%
Other theft120.870.00%
Public order100.870.00%
Burglary80.720.00%
Drugs70.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6315.2565.79%
Violence and sexual offences364.552.86%
Anti-social behaviour352.6040.00%
Other theft192.53-20.83%
Shoplifting111.3783.33%
Robbery110.80-15.38%
Burglary90.80-18.18%
Public order90.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.6520.00%
Drugs50.43-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.07-66.67%

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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3813.2315.15%
Violence and sexual offences352.75-33.96%
Anti-social behaviour252.53-19.35%
Other theft241.8120.00%
Robbery131.7418.18%
Burglary110.9422.22%
Public order90.8080.00%
Drugs70.6575.00%
Shoplifting60.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.43-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.36-42.86%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.03120.83%
Theft from the person333.83-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour312.396.90%
Other theft202.240.00%
Robbery111.4510.00%
Vehicle crime90.80-30.77%
Burglary90.65-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson70.6540.00%
Shoplifting60.51-14.29%
Public order50.430.00%
Drugs40.360.00%
Bicycle theft40.29100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4012.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour292.89-44.23%
Violence and sexual offences242.10-33.33%
Other theft201.74-25.93%
Burglary131.45-7.14%
Vehicle crime130.94225.00%
Robbery100.9442.86%
Shoplifting70.72250.00%
Public order50.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.3666.67%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5214.6062.50%
Theft from the person453.7618.42%
Violence and sexual offences363.25-16.28%
Other theft272.603.85%
Burglary141.95-17.65%
Public order81.01-20.00%
Robbery70.58-46.15%
Vehicle crime40.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.2950.00%
Shoplifting20.22-77.78%
Drugs20.14-71.43%
Other crime20.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.620.00%
Theft from the person383.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.750.00%
Other theft262.310.00%
Burglary171.880.00%
Robbery131.230.00%
Vehicle crime100.940.00%
Public order100.720.00%
Shoplifting90.720.00%
Bicycle theft70.650.00%
Drugs70.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 311 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
April 202463
January 202438
December 202333
November 202340
October 202345
September 202338

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
April 202435
January 202425
December 202331
November 202329
October 202352
September 202332

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202427
June 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202435
December 202353
November 202324
October 202336
September 202343

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202419
January 202424
December 202320
November 202320
October 202327
September 202326

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202313
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20232

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314
September 202317

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4YJ 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. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 5. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 9. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hulme Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Trio Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Avonmouth Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 30. B240
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1