SE1 5SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5SN

SE1 5SN, Southwark has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5SN 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 5SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5SN, encompassing approximately 9404 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

SE1 5SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 9
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Fendall Street with total crimes: 7

SE1 5SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.82-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences293.5131.82%
Theft from the person143.0855.56%
Criminal damage and arson101.4966.67%
Other theft101.0666.67%
Burglary91.0680.00%
Robbery90.96200.00%
Vehicle crime50.96150.00%
Public order40.53-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Drugs20.21-71.43%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4512.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.791000.00%
Public order112.340.00%
Theft from the person91.170.00%
Drugs70.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Other theft60.640.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.21-92.31%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour2812.87-34.88%
Violence and sexual offences262.98-10.34%
Theft from the person162.76-30.43%
Other theft121.70-20.00%
Burglary121.28-29.41%
Vehicle crime101.28150.00%
Public order71.0616.67%
Robbery50.74-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.53-57.14%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4317.6538.71%
Violence and sexual offences294.5720.83%
Theft from the person233.0891.67%
Burglary172.4570.00%
Other theft151.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.60-30.00%
Bicycle theft70.74600.00%
Robbery70.740.00%
Public order60.74-25.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.43-42.86%
Shoplifting30.43-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 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 behaviour3114.25-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences243.30-20.00%
Other theft122.55-7.69%
Theft from the person121.28-45.45%
Burglary101.28-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.06150.00%
Public order81.0633.33%
Vehicle crime70.850.00%
Robbery70.740.00%
Shoplifting60.74-62.50%
Drugs40.6433.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4017.0133.33%
Violence and sexual offences304.25-25.00%
Theft from the person223.19-4.35%
Shoplifting162.3423.08%
Other theft131.708.33%
Burglary111.3822.22%
Robbery71.17600.00%
Vehicle crime70.74-36.36%
Public order60.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-63.64%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.250.00%
Theft from the person233.190.00%
Shoplifting132.450.00%
Other theft121.380.00%
Vehicle crime111.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.170.00%
Burglary91.170.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202445
April 202428
January 202443
December 202331
November 202340
October 202330

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202412
January 202417
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202416
January 202423
December 202312
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
June 20242
April 202426
January 202429
December 202324
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grange Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Alscot Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 28. Willow Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Keats Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2