SE1 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5BQ

SE1 5BQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.62 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5BQ, encompassing approximately 4018 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 5BQ area, explore the SE1 5BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SE1 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ambrose Street with total crimes: 7

SE1 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3527.62-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences238.71-8.00%
Robbery95.72800.00%
Vehicle crime92.2428.57%
Theft from the person82.24700.00%
Other theft61.99-40.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2425.00%
Burglary41.24-42.86%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.63143.75%
Violence and sexual offences259.7092.31%
Other theft106.2211.11%
Vehicle crime72.49-58.82%
Burglary71.74-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Drugs41.0033.33%
Public order31.0050.00%
Theft from the person10.75-92.86%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1722.64142.86%
Anti-social behaviour164.23-23.81%
Theft from the person143.9840.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.488.33%
Burglary113.230.00%
Other theft92.7428.57%
Bicycle theft32.2450.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Robbery20.75-60.00%
Public order20.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2123.8916.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.23-29.41%
Burglary112.9937.50%
Theft from the person102.7442.86%
Public order82.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.99-46.15%
Other theft71.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7450.00%
Robbery51.49-16.67%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1823.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.48-32.00%
Other theft144.23-26.32%
Vehicle crime133.4844.44%
Burglary83.2333.33%
Theft from the person71.99-41.67%
Robbery61.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Bicycle theft31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.380.00%
Other theft196.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.730.00%
Theft from the person124.480.00%
Vehicle crime92.990.00%
Burglary62.240.00%
Robbery41.490.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
April 202413
January 202412
December 202317
November 202325

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202439
April 202416
January 202421
December 202318
November 202318

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
November 20232

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202417
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20249
January 20247
December 202314
November 202319

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lynton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Alma Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Strathnairn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Esmeralda Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Monnow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1