SE1 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5HJ

SE1 5HJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5HJ, encompassing approximately 7672 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE1 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

SE1 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.2111.76%
Violence and sexual offences264.9523.81%
Vehicle crime123.3950.00%
Robbery81.56700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Other theft50.650.00%
Theft from the person40.6533.33%
Drugs40.5233.33%
Public order30.520.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.4316.67%
Vehicle crime82.740.00%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Theft from the person30.52-57.14%
Public order30.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.35-43.33%
Other theft82.22-27.27%
Vehicle crime81.04-11.11%
Theft from the person71.040.00%
Shoplifting60.91100.00%
Burglary60.7850.00%
Public order40.7833.33%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.1620.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.91-45.45%
Other theft112.350.00%
Vehicle crime91.43-35.71%
Theft from the person71.1740.00%
Drugs60.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Burglary40.65-20.00%
Shoplifting30.52-40.00%
Public order30.39-25.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.3038.89%
Vehicle crime143.2675.00%
Other theft111.8237.50%
Burglary51.43-16.67%
Theft from the person50.65-61.54%
Shoplifting50.6566.67%
Drugs50.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6525.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Robbery30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.25-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour182.87-41.94%
Theft from the person132.35160.00%
Other theft81.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.04-27.27%
Burglary61.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7833.33%
Public order40.52-42.86%
Robbery40.52100.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.040.00%
Vehicle crime113.780.00%
Other theft101.430.00%
Public order71.300.00%
Theft from the person50.910.00%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
April 202417
January 202430
December 202325
November 202318
October 202331

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202418
January 202418
December 202333
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Old Kent Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Ossory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1