WELSFORD STREET, SE1 5RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5RA

WELSFORD STREET, SE1 5RA, Southwark has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5RA 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 5RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5RA, encompassing approximately 8962 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE1 5RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12
  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9

WELSFORD STREET, SE1 5RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4515.969.76%
Violence and sexual offences275.028.00%
Vehicle crime143.0175.00%
Other theft131.5662.50%
Theft from the person101.45100.00%
Robbery81.12300.00%
Public order50.89-16.67%
Drugs50.56-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Shoplifting40.45300.00%
Burglary30.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.9457.69%
Violence and sexual offences254.5719.05%
Vehicle crime82.79-20.00%
Other theft80.89-33.33%
Public order60.8920.00%
Burglary60.67-40.00%
Drugs60.67200.00%
Theft from the person50.67-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-87.50%

In April 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 behaviour2612.27-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences212.9050.00%
Other theft122.34-20.00%
Burglary101.3442.86%
Vehicle crime101.12100.00%
Theft from the person91.12-52.63%
Shoplifting81.0033.33%
Bicycle theft60.89100.00%
Public order50.67-37.50%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.22-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.5121.43%
Theft from the person193.7935.71%
Other theft152.12-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences141.67-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson81.5633.33%
Public order80.89100.00%
Burglary70.89133.33%
Shoplifting60.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.67-54.55%
Robbery50.56-50.00%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.0723.08%
Anti-social behaviour283.570.00%
Other theft193.125.56%
Theft from the person142.12-26.32%
Vehicle crime111.5610.00%
Robbery101.2342.86%
Shoplifting71.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.78200.00%
Drugs60.67100.00%
Public order40.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-40.00%
Burglary30.33-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.62-34.88%
Violence and sexual offences263.12-31.58%
Theft from the person192.9090.00%
Other theft182.125.88%
Vehicle crime102.01-9.09%
Public order81.1260.00%
Burglary70.8975.00%
Robbery70.78250.00%
Shoplifting60.7820.00%
Bicycle theft50.67150.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.800.00%
Other theft174.240.00%
Vehicle crime111.900.00%
Theft from the person101.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.120.00%
Shoplifting50.670.00%
Public order50.560.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
April 202426
January 202434
December 202328
November 202328
October 202343

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 202419
December 202314
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
April 202421
January 202414
December 202332
November 202326
October 202338

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202412
January 202415
December 202319
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5RA 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. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 5. Old Kent Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Keats Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Longfellow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Lynton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1