SE1 5TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5TW

SE1 5TW, Southwark has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5TW 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 5TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5TW, encompassing approximately 8465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 5TW area, explore the SE1 5TW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 5TW area, visit the SE1 5TW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)

SE1 5TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12

SE1 5TW 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 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4819.966.67%
Violence and sexual offences335.67-10.81%
Other theft183.90157.14%
Theft from the person152.1366.67%
Robbery141.77180.00%
Vehicle crime111.65450.00%
Burglary91.3080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06100.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Public order40.47-63.64%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4515.4773.08%
Violence and sexual offences375.3254.17%
Public order114.3757.14%
Theft from the person91.30-50.00%
Other theft71.06-53.33%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Burglary50.59-58.33%
Robbery50.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-85.71%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.072300.00%
Theft from the person182.840.00%
Other theft152.130.00%
Vehicle crime141.770.00%
Burglary121.650.00%
Public order71.420.00%
Bicycle theft70.830.00%
Shoplifting70.830.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Robbery30.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.12%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.1340.74%
Theft from the person274.4968.75%
Other theft183.19-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences172.13-54.05%
Burglary132.0185.71%
Robbery71.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.71-55.56%
Shoplifting40.47-50.00%
Public order40.470.00%
Drugs30.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.4312.12%
Anti-social behaviour274.37-12.90%
Other theft223.1922.22%
Theft from the person162.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime91.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.06125.00%
Shoplifting81.06-38.46%
Burglary70.95-36.36%
Robbery70.83-41.67%
Drugs60.83200.00%
Public order40.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.90-13.89%
Theft from the person203.6611.11%
Other theft182.360.00%
Shoplifting132.130.00%
Robbery121.54140.00%
Burglary111.4210.00%
Vehicle crime91.30-35.71%
Public order81.06166.67%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-66.67%
Drugs20.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3619.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.250.00%
Theft from the person183.900.00%
Other theft182.130.00%
Vehicle crime142.130.00%
Shoplifting131.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.540.00%
Burglary101.420.00%
Robbery51.180.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202412
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202415
January 202418
December 202322
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202445
April 202426
January 202438
December 202327
November 202331
October 202336

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202437
April 202424
February 20241
January 202417
December 202337
November 202333
October 202333

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202414
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202418
January 202427
December 202316
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 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 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 4 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5TW 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. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Balaclava Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Henley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cooper'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Old Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alscot Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 30. Willow Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1