SE1 5JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5JS

SE1 5JS, Southwark has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.47 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5JS 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 5JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5JS, encompassing approximately 5217 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

SE1 5JS 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
  • Old Kent Road with total crimes: 7

SE1 5JS 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3421.476.25%
Violence and sexual offences296.5293.33%
Vehicle crime135.56160.00%
Robbery72.49600.00%
Drugs51.34150.00%
Theft from the person50.96150.00%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Other theft40.770.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.2268.42%
Violence and sexual offences156.13-31.82%
Vehicle crime52.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Theft from the person20.57-80.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.22-34.48%
Theft from the person103.6411.11%
Other theft81.92-33.33%
Shoplifting61.53100.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-50.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Burglary40.77-20.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.5750.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.38-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2921.273.57%
Violence and sexual offences225.56-18.52%
Other theft124.2220.00%
Theft from the person92.3080.00%
Vehicle crime81.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5350.00%
Drugs61.15200.00%
Burglary51.1566.67%
Public order40.960.00%
Robbery30.77-25.00%
Shoplifting30.57-25.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2819.7440.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.378.00%
Vehicle crime105.1725.00%
Other theft101.9242.86%
Theft from the person51.92-54.55%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Robbery40.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-20.00%
Burglary30.77-57.14%
Drugs20.57-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.364.17%
Anti-social behaviour204.79-44.44%
Theft from the person113.8337.50%
Vehicle crime82.1133.33%
Burglary71.530.00%
Other theft71.34-12.50%
Drugs51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Public order40.77-20.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3619.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences246.9020.00%
Theft from the person84.60-33.33%
Other theft81.53-52.94%
Vehicle crime61.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-54.55%
Public order50.96-37.50%
Shoplifting40.9633.33%
Robbery20.77-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2725.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.170.00%
Other theft173.830.00%
Theft from the person123.260.00%
Vehicle crime122.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.300.00%
Public order82.110.00%
Robbery81.530.00%
Burglary71.530.00%
Bicycle theft41.340.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202415
April 202422
January 202422
December 202327
November 202325
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
April 202419
January 202429
December 202328
November 202320
October 202336
September 202327

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
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 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5JS 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. Old Kent Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brideale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 6. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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