SE1 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5HE

SE1 5HE, Southwark has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.51 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5HE, encompassing approximately 6963 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 5HE area, explore the SE1 5HE 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 (5.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7

SE1 5HE 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.515.88%
Violence and sexual offences265.1730.00%
Vehicle crime83.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15133.33%
Robbery71.01600.00%
Theft from the person61.01200.00%
Other theft50.860.00%
Public order40.7233.33%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Burglary20.43-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.7878.95%
Violence and sexual offences204.880.00%
Vehicle crime82.8714.29%
Burglary71.150.00%
Other theft51.01-37.50%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Theft from the person20.43-71.43%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.87-32.14%
Other theft82.73-20.00%
Theft from the person71.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.01-22.22%
Burglary71.0175.00%
Shoplifting61.0120.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.227.69%
Violence and sexual offences204.02-37.50%
Other theft102.87-16.67%
Theft from the person91.4428.57%
Vehicle crime91.29-30.77%
Drugs61.2920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8620.00%
Shoplifting50.8625.00%
Burglary40.72-33.33%
Public order40.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Robbery10.29-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.5228.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.6044.44%
Vehicle crime133.7385.71%
Other theft121.879.09%
Theft from the person71.72-41.67%
Burglary61.010.00%
Robbery50.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.7225.00%
Drugs50.72150.00%
Public order40.72-33.33%
Shoplifting40.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.79-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour183.59-48.57%
Theft from the person122.589.09%
Other theft111.72-21.43%
Vehicle crime71.58-22.22%
Burglary61.01200.00%
Public order60.86-14.29%
Shoplifting50.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Bicycle theft30.4350.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.030.00%
Other theft144.740.00%
Theft from the person112.010.00%
Vehicle crime91.580.00%
Public order71.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
April 202419
January 202428
December 202326
November 202318
October 202335

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
April 202420
January 202420
December 202332
November 202325
October 202333

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 5HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 4. St James'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Old Kent Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Olmar Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lovegrove Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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