OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5ES

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5ES, Southwark has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.68 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5ES, encompassing approximately 5755 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE1 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3620.6812.50%
Violence and sexual offences296.2638.10%
Vehicle crime155.04200.00%
Robbery82.61700.00%
Drugs51.3966.67%
Theft from the person50.87150.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Public order40.7033.33%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.5560.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.56-8.70%
Vehicle crime53.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Burglary30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.35-81.82%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.00-35.48%
Theft from the person113.4810.00%
Other theft81.91-27.27%
Shoplifting61.39100.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Burglary40.87-20.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.17-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.983.33%
Violence and sexual offences235.39-23.33%
Other theft114.000.00%
Theft from the person101.91100.00%
Vehicle crime81.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3920.00%
Drugs61.04200.00%
Burglary51.0425.00%
Public order50.8725.00%
Robbery30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.2942.86%
Violence and sexual offences305.2115.38%
Other theft115.2157.14%
Vehicle crime101.9125.00%
Theft from the person51.74-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Burglary40.87-50.00%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.4213.04%
Anti-social behaviour214.52-43.24%
Theft from the person123.6571.43%
Vehicle crime82.0914.29%
Burglary81.390.00%
Other theft71.39-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.22-28.57%
Public order50.87-16.67%
Drugs40.870.00%
Robbery40.70100.00%
Shoplifting40.70-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3718.4232.14%
Violence and sexual offences236.439.52%
Other theft94.00-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson71.56-36.36%
Vehicle crime71.22-41.67%
Theft from the person71.22-46.15%
Public order61.22-33.33%
Shoplifting51.04150.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Robbery20.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2823.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.870.00%
Other theft173.650.00%
Theft from the person132.950.00%
Vehicle crime122.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.090.00%
Public order91.910.00%
Robbery81.560.00%
Burglary71.390.00%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
April 202423
January 202423
December 202330
November 202326
October 202323
September 202321

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
April 202420
January 202431
December 202330
November 202321
October 202337
September 202328

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
September 20237

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 202410
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239
September 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 4. Old Kent Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Haymerle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shard'S Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Olmar Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lovegrove Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ossory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1