SE1 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5JP

SE1 5JP, Southwark has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.25 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5JP 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 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5JP, encompassing approximately 8554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

SE1 5JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7

SE1 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.258.33%
Violence and sexual offences334.5613.79%
Vehicle crime133.8662.50%
Theft from the person121.52100.00%
Other theft111.40266.67%
Robbery81.29300.00%
Drugs60.9420.00%
Burglary50.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.58100.00%
Public order40.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In August 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 behaviour3612.3989.47%
Violence and sexual offences294.2126.09%
Vehicle crime83.3914.29%
Theft from the person60.94-50.00%
Public order60.7050.00%
Drugs50.70400.00%
Burglary30.58-50.00%
Other theft30.35-76.92%
Shoplifting20.35-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.0421.05%
Anti-social behaviour192.69-45.71%
Other theft132.22-7.14%
Theft from the person121.52-25.00%
Shoplifting121.40100.00%
Vehicle crime71.4040.00%
Burglary60.8220.00%
Bicycle theft50.70150.00%
Public order40.58-20.00%
Drugs10.47-83.33%
Robbery10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.6145.83%
Violence and sexual offences194.09-38.71%
Theft from the person162.2245.45%
Other theft141.87-33.33%
Drugs61.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.700.00%
Shoplifting60.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.70-44.44%
Burglary50.5825.00%
Public order50.5825.00%
Robbery40.58-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.2019.23%
Anti-social behaviour243.62-17.24%
Other theft212.8175.00%
Theft from the person112.45-38.89%
Vehicle crime91.29-10.00%
Robbery61.05-14.29%
Shoplifting60.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.70100.00%
Drugs50.7066.67%
Burglary40.58-20.00%
Public order40.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.31-34.09%
Violence and sexual offences263.394.00%
Theft from the person183.04157.14%
Other theft122.100.00%
Vehicle crime101.40-9.09%
Public order81.17100.00%
Shoplifting70.9416.67%
Robbery70.82250.00%
Burglary50.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-40.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences255.14-7.41%
Other theft122.92-55.56%
Vehicle crime111.40-8.33%
Theft from the person71.29-61.11%
Shoplifting60.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-61.54%
Public order40.58-60.00%
Burglary30.47-50.00%
Robbery20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3319.410.00%
Other theft273.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.160.00%
Theft from the person183.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.100.00%
Vehicle crime121.520.00%
Public order101.400.00%
Bicycle theft61.170.00%
Robbery60.700.00%
Burglary60.700.00%
Shoplifting50.700.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202436
April 202419
January 202435
December 202324
November 202329
October 202344
September 202333

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202416
December 202311
November 202318
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202423
January 202419
December 202331
November 202326
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202413
January 202414
December 202321
November 202312
October 202312
September 202327

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5JP 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. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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