SE1 5JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5JF

SE1 5JF, Southwark has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5JF 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 5JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5JF, encompassing approximately 8390 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE1 5JF 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 5JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4417.6412.82%
Violence and sexual offences305.24-3.23%
Vehicle crime143.5875.00%
Theft from the person141.6775.00%
Other theft141.67366.67%
Robbery81.67166.67%
Burglary60.95100.00%
Drugs60.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Public order40.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.5977.27%
Violence and sexual offences314.6534.78%
Theft from the person83.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime80.9533.33%
Public order60.9550.00%
Drugs50.72400.00%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Other theft30.36-76.92%
Shoplifting20.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6321.05%
Anti-social behaviour222.74-43.59%
Theft from the person142.62-12.50%
Other theft131.67-7.14%
Shoplifting121.5571.43%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Burglary50.72-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.60150.00%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Drugs10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.7369.57%
Violence and sexual offences194.65-42.42%
Theft from the person162.2645.45%
Other theft141.91-33.33%
Shoplifting71.6716.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.8320.00%
Vehicle crime60.72-33.33%
Burglary60.72200.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Public order50.6025.00%
Robbery40.60-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.2632.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.93-28.12%
Other theft212.7461.54%
Theft from the person112.50-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.31-10.00%
Robbery61.07-33.33%
Shoplifting60.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.7266.67%
Drugs50.6025.00%
Public order40.60-42.86%
Burglary20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.85-28.89%
Violence and sexual offences253.81-13.79%
Theft from the person152.98114.29%
Other theft131.79-7.14%
Vehicle crime101.55-16.67%
Robbery91.1980.00%
Shoplifting71.0716.67%
Public order70.8340.00%
Burglary50.8325.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.360.00%
Other theft143.460.00%
Vehicle crime121.670.00%
Theft from the person71.430.00%
Shoplifting60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.720.00%
Public order50.720.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
April 202422
January 202439
December 202323
November 202332
October 202345

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202414
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
April 202423
January 202419
December 202333
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 202413
January 202414
December 202321
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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 5JF 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. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Catlin Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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