SE1 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5BY

SE1 5BY, Southwark has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.29 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5BY, encompassing approximately 4445 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SE1 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Ambrose Street with total crimes: 7
  • St James'S Road with total crimes: 6

SE1 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3124.2914.81%
Violence and sexual offences256.978.70%
Robbery95.62800.00%
Vehicle crime92.0228.57%
Other theft72.0216.67%
Theft from the person61.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35100.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Shoplifting40.900.00%
Burglary30.90-57.14%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.7792.86%
Violence and sexual offences236.07109.09%
Burglary75.17-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.57-22.22%
Other theft61.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.45-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.97-30.00%
Theft from the person123.1571.43%
Violence and sexual offences112.70-26.67%
Burglary102.4766.67%
Vehicle crime92.2512.50%
Other theft82.0214.29%
Robbery21.80100.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Public order10.45-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.89-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences154.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime83.37-42.86%
Other theft71.80-41.67%
Public order71.570.00%
Theft from the person71.5716.67%
Burglary61.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Drugs31.12-25.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Robbery10.45-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2222.04120.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.95-28.00%
Vehicle crime144.0540.00%
Other theft123.150.00%
Burglary102.7066.67%
Theft from the person62.25-53.85%
Robbery51.3525.00%
Drugs41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.14-16.67%
Theft from the person135.6230.00%
Other theft122.92-7.69%
Vehicle crime102.7042.86%
Anti-social behaviour102.25-37.50%
Burglary62.2520.00%
Robbery41.350.00%
Bicycle theft40.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.0430.43%
Anti-social behaviour166.75-42.86%
Other theft133.6030.00%
Theft from the person102.9225.00%
Vehicle crime72.25-22.22%
Burglary51.5766.67%
Public order51.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-55.56%
Robbery40.90-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.22-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2825.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.300.00%
Other theft105.170.00%
Vehicle crime92.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.020.00%
Theft from the person82.020.00%
Drugs81.800.00%
Robbery51.800.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202411
January 202415
December 202318
November 202325
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202414
January 202420
December 202322
November 202310
October 202316
September 202328

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20247
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. St James'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 5. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Masters Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lynton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Alma Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1