ESMERALDA ROAD, SE1 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5RJ

ESMERALDA ROAD, SE1 5RJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.03 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5RJ, encompassing approximately 7161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

SE1 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 10
  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7

ESMERALDA ROAD, SE1 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4417.0322.22%
Violence and sexual offences276.1422.73%
Vehicle crime113.7757.14%
Robbery81.54300.00%
Theft from the person71.12600.00%
Other theft60.98-33.33%
Public order40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Burglary30.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Drugs20.42-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.68111.76%
Violence and sexual offences225.0369.23%
Other theft93.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.26-36.36%
Burglary60.98-45.45%
Public order40.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Theft from the person10.28-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.03-43.33%
Violence and sexual offences132.37-18.75%
Burglary111.8222.22%
Vehicle crime111.5437.50%
Other theft91.5480.00%
Theft from the person71.26-36.36%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.4250.00%
Drugs30.42-25.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.6611.11%
Violence and sexual offences164.19-36.00%
Theft from the person112.2383.33%
Burglary91.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2660.00%
Vehicle crime81.12-46.67%
Public order51.120.00%
Other theft50.70-66.67%
Drugs40.7033.33%
Other crime30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.28-66.67%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.0617.39%
Violence and sexual offences253.77-7.41%
Other theft153.4915.38%
Vehicle crime152.09114.29%
Burglary92.0950.00%
Theft from the person61.26-45.45%
Robbery60.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8425.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.52-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour233.77-30.30%
Other theft133.21-13.33%
Theft from the person111.8210.00%
Vehicle crime71.54-12.50%
Burglary60.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-33.33%
Public order40.56-20.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.20-10.81%
Violence and sexual offences284.610.00%
Other theft153.9136.36%
Theft from the person102.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-45.45%
Burglary50.8425.00%
Public order50.70-37.50%
Robbery30.70-40.00%
Drugs10.42-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.14-83.33%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3719.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.170.00%
Theft from the person123.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.680.00%
Other theft111.540.00%
Vehicle crime101.540.00%
Public order81.400.00%
Bicycle theft61.120.00%
Drugs60.840.00%
Robbery50.840.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
April 202417
January 202430
December 202327
November 202323
October 202333
September 202337

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20249
January 20245
December 202315
November 202313
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
April 202413
January 202416
December 202325
November 202327
October 202328
September 202328

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowcross Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 4. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St James'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 6. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lynton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Longfellow Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Burnham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1