SE1 5JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5JT

SE1 5JT, Southwark has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.19 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5JT 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 5JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5JT, encompassing approximately 5760 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

SE1 5JT 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

SE1 5JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.19-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences244.3441.18%
Vehicle crime134.17116.67%
Robbery82.26700.00%
Drugs51.39150.00%
Theft from the person50.87150.00%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6933.33%
Other theft40.690.00%
Shoplifting30.69200.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.80115.38%
Violence and sexual offences174.86-15.00%
Vehicle crime62.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52-80.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.17-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.15-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour133.47-50.00%
Theft from the person102.2611.11%
Other theft81.74-27.27%
Shoplifting61.39100.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-62.50%
Burglary30.52-50.00%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.35-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2618.234.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.51-27.59%
Other theft113.6510.00%
Theft from the person91.9180.00%
Vehicle crime81.56-20.00%
Burglary61.39500.00%
Drugs61.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0425.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.0120.83%
Anti-social behaviour255.0356.25%
Other theft104.3442.86%
Vehicle crime101.7466.67%
Theft from the person51.74-50.00%
Public order40.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Burglary10.35-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.17-48.39%
Theft from the person102.7825.00%
Other theft71.74-12.50%
Burglary61.22500.00%
Vehicle crime61.04-14.29%
Public order51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Robbery40.69100.00%
Shoplifting40.6933.33%
Drugs30.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3116.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.380.00%
Other theft84.170.00%
Theft from the person81.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
April 202413
January 202426
December 202325
November 202316
October 202331

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202420
January 202421
December 202329
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

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 5JT 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shard'S Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ossory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lynton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Mawbey Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1