SE1 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5EQ

SE1 5EQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.06 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5EQ, encompassing approximately 7326 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

SE1 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12

SE1 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4120.0610.81%
Violence and sexual offences315.606.90%
Theft from the person184.2380.00%
Other theft132.46550.00%
Vehicle crime121.77100.00%
Robbery81.64166.67%
Burglary61.09100.00%
Drugs60.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82100.00%
Public order40.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.6060.87%
Violence and sexual offences295.0531.82%
Theft from the person103.96-33.33%
Public order61.3650.00%
Vehicle crime60.8250.00%
Burglary30.82-25.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.41-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Other theft20.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.92-36.11%
Violence and sexual offences223.1410.00%
Theft from the person153.00-6.25%
Shoplifting122.0571.43%
Other theft121.64-14.29%
Public order41.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-33.33%
Burglary40.55-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.55100.00%
Drugs10.55-80.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.7480.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.91-37.50%
Theft from the person162.7345.45%
Other theft142.18-30.00%
Shoplifting71.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9650.00%
Vehicle crime60.820.00%
Drugs50.820.00%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Public order50.68-16.67%
Robbery50.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.6528.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.37-20.00%
Other theft202.7353.85%
Theft from the person112.73-31.25%
Public order61.50-14.29%
Shoplifting60.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.82-25.00%
Drugs50.8225.00%
Robbery50.68-37.50%
Burglary40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5533.33%
Bicycle theft20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.79-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour253.41-40.48%
Theft from the person163.41166.67%
Other theft132.18-7.14%
Vehicle crime81.77-27.27%
Robbery81.0933.33%
Shoplifting71.0916.67%
Public order70.9616.67%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4217.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.730.00%
Other theft143.960.00%
Vehicle crime111.910.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Shoplifting60.820.00%
Theft from the person60.820.00%
Robbery60.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
April 202422
January 202420
December 202332
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
April 202423
January 202436
December 202320
November 202325
October 202342

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202415
January 202416
December 202311
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202412
January 202414
December 202320
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 5. Old Kent Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Olmar Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lovegrove Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Catlin Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Keats Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Longfellow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1