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

Overview of Crime in SE1 5EW

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5EW, Southwark has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.89 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5EW 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 5EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5EW, encompassing approximately 4338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 5EW area, explore the SE1 5EW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 5EW area, visit the SE1 5EW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

SE1 5EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3424.8917.24%
Violence and sexual offences317.8493.75%
Vehicle crime127.15140.00%
Theft from the person52.77150.00%
Robbery51.150.00%
Burglary41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Shoplifting30.69200.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.98123.08%
Violence and sexual offences166.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.690.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.46-77.78%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.36-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour134.61-50.00%
Theft from the person93.000.00%
Other theft72.07-53.33%
Shoplifting61.61100.00%
Vehicle crime51.38-37.50%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Robbery20.69-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Drugs10.46-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2625.588.33%
Violence and sexual offences215.99-22.22%
Other theft154.8466.67%
Theft from the person93.4650.00%
Vehicle crime82.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.8450.00%
Drugs61.38200.00%
Burglary51.3866.67%
Robbery41.150.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.92-25.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.363.85%
Anti-social behaviour246.2250.00%
Other theft95.5312.50%
Vehicle crime92.0728.57%
Theft from the person62.07-40.00%
Robbery41.38100.00%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-42.86%
Burglary30.92-50.00%
Drugs20.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.1313.04%
Anti-social behaviour165.99-51.52%
Theft from the person103.6925.00%
Other theft82.30-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6175.00%
Burglary61.610.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Shoplifting41.150.00%
Public order40.92-33.33%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3322.596.45%
Violence and sexual offences237.6115.00%
Other theft95.30-43.75%
Theft from the person82.07-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.84-41.67%
Public order61.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-42.86%
Shoplifting40.9233.33%
Other crime20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.23-87.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3130.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.150.00%
Other theft164.610.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%
Theft from the person112.770.00%
Public order82.540.00%
Robbery81.840.00%
Burglary71.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Drugs41.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
April 202420
January 202421
December 202327
November 202326
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
April 202413
January 202426
December 202324
November 202316
October 202333
September 202331

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brideale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 5. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 6. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Kent Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Shard'S Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Peckham Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Maismore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Reddins Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ethnard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pencraig Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Green Hundred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ossory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1