NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 4YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4YS

NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 4YS, Southwark has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.89 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4YS 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 4YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4YS, encompassing approximately 7325 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4YS area, explore the SE1 4YS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 4YS area, visit the SE1 4YS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (15.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)

SE1 4YS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15

NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 4YS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6129.8915.09%
Violence and sexual offences398.3362.50%
Theft from the person365.325.88%
Burglary204.91233.33%
Other theft172.7321.43%
Robbery112.3222.22%
Vehicle crime81.50300.00%
Shoplifting81.09100.00%
Drugs61.09-45.45%
Bicycle theft50.82-28.57%
Public order50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5324.020.00%
Theft from the person347.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.642300.00%
Other theft143.280.00%
Drugs111.910.00%
Robbery91.500.00%
Bicycle theft71.230.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5932.3525.53%
Anti-social behaviour588.0548.72%
Violence and sexual offences367.92-12.20%
Other theft214.91-30.00%
Burglary172.8754.55%
Robbery132.32-18.75%
Public order81.770.00%
Bicycle theft71.09250.00%
Vehicle crime60.96-14.29%
Shoplifting60.8220.00%
Drugs40.82-55.56%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4731.124.44%
Violence and sexual offences416.42-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour395.60-38.10%
Other theft305.3257.89%
Robbery164.1023.08%
Burglary112.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5011.11%
Drugs91.37200.00%
Public order81.2360.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Shoplifting50.96-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6331.6731.25%
Theft from the person458.609.76%
Violence and sexual offences456.1412.50%
Other theft196.1411.76%
Robbery132.5918.18%
Burglary111.77-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.50125.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Shoplifting60.96-14.29%
Public order50.82-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.6825.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4827.71-38.46%
Theft from the person416.5513.89%
Violence and sexual offences405.6033.33%
Other theft175.46-37.04%
Burglary142.327.69%
Robbery111.9137.50%
Vehicle crime71.5040.00%
Public order70.960.00%
Shoplifting70.96600.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-42.86%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7829.760.00%
Theft from the person3610.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.910.00%
Other theft274.100.00%
Burglary133.690.00%
Robbery81.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.090.00%
Public order70.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202453
April 202458
January 202439
December 202363
November 202348
October 202378

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202413
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 298 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
April 202459
January 202447
December 202345
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202424
June 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202441
December 202345
November 202340
October 202330

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202421
January 202430
December 202319
November 202317
October 202327

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202417
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 5. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 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. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 17. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. B240
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cardinal Bourne Street
    Total2
    Burglary2