OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5NJ

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5NJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.70 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5NJ, encompassing approximately 5452 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-9.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)

SE1 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4838.70-9.43%
Violence and sexual offences468.8021.05%
Theft from the person258.4447.06%
Other theft224.59340.00%
Robbery154.04275.00%
Burglary112.7522.22%
Criminal damage and arson112.02175.00%
Vehicle crime82.02300.00%
Bicycle theft71.47600.00%
Drugs71.2840.00%
Public order51.28-44.44%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5327.8826.19%
Violence and sexual offences389.7235.71%
Theft from the person176.97-39.29%
Public order93.12-10.00%
Burglary91.65-30.77%
Other theft51.65-70.59%
Drugs50.92400.00%
Robbery40.92-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.37-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4231.910.00%
Theft from the person287.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.142700.00%
Other theft175.140.00%
Vehicle crime133.120.00%
Burglary132.380.00%
Public order102.380.00%
Shoplifting91.830.00%
Robbery91.650.00%
Bicycle theft41.650.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.55%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.85-2.08%
Theft from the person298.623.57%
Violence and sexual offences295.32-43.14%
Other theft255.324.17%
Burglary154.59114.29%
Robbery102.7542.86%
Shoplifting71.83-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.28-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.2816.67%
Drugs51.28-37.50%
Public order40.92-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5139.252.00%
Anti-social behaviour489.3537.14%
Theft from the person288.8021.74%
Other theft245.144.35%
Vehicle crime134.4044.44%
Public order92.3828.57%
Shoplifting91.65-59.09%
Drugs81.65166.67%
Robbery71.47-22.22%
Burglary71.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.28100.00%
Possession of weapons31.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5036.6835.14%
Anti-social behaviour359.17-31.37%
Theft from the person236.42-8.00%
Other theft234.22-14.81%
Shoplifting224.2257.14%
Robbery94.0428.57%
Vehicle crime91.65-18.18%
Burglary91.65-18.18%
Public order71.6575.00%
Bicycle theft61.28500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-78.57%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5137.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.350.00%
Other theft276.790.00%
Theft from the person254.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.590.00%
Shoplifting142.570.00%
Burglary112.570.00%
Vehicle crime112.020.00%
Robbery72.020.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202453
April 202442
January 202447
December 202348
November 202335
October 202351

A total of 175 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
April 202428
January 202429
December 202328
November 202323
October 202325

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202438
April 202428
February 20241
January 202429
December 202351
November 202350
October 202337

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202413
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 202417
January 202425
December 202324
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Shorncliffe Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1