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

Overview of Crime in SE1 5PQ

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5PQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.65 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5PQ 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 5PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5PQ, encompassing approximately 7139 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE1 5PQ 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

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.6516.67%
Violence and sexual offences294.907.41%
Theft from the person124.06100.00%
Other theft111.68450.00%
Vehicle crime101.5466.67%
Robbery61.40200.00%
Drugs60.84100.00%
Burglary50.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.70100.00%
Public order40.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.56200.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.8957.89%
Violence and sexual offences274.2035.00%
Theft from the person63.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.8450.00%
Public order50.8425.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Shoplifting20.42-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Other theft20.28-80.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.335.26%
Anti-social behaviour192.80-32.14%
Shoplifting122.66100.00%
Theft from the person101.68-33.33%
Other theft101.40-28.57%
Public order41.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.6940.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.92-29.63%
Theft from the person152.6666.67%
Other theft142.10-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson61.9650.00%
Shoplifting60.840.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-42.86%
Robbery40.56-20.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.838.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.78-4.76%
Other theft192.8058.33%
Theft from the person92.66-43.75%
Vehicle crime71.26-22.22%
Shoplifting60.98-14.29%
Public order50.84-28.57%
Robbery50.70-16.67%
Burglary40.700.00%
Drugs40.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.5633.33%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.254.17%
Anti-social behaviour213.50-40.00%
Theft from the person162.94128.57%
Other theft122.2420.00%
Vehicle crime91.68-10.00%
Shoplifting71.2616.67%
Public order70.9875.00%
Robbery60.98200.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-25.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.900.00%
Other theft103.360.00%
Vehicle crime101.400.00%
Theft from the person71.400.00%
Shoplifting60.980.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
April 202420
January 202419
December 202327
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
April 202419
January 202428
December 202320
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
October 20232

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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5PQ 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. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Olmar Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lovegrove Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Catlin Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Longfellow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ossory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1