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

Overview of Crime in SE1 5UB

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5UB, Southwark has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.23 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5UB 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 5UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5UB, encompassing approximately 4672 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (475.00% increase)

SE1 5UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12

OLD KENT ROAD, SE1 5UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5443.238.00%
Violence and sexual offences4711.564.44%
Other theft2310.06475.00%
Theft from the person184.9238.46%
Robbery143.85250.00%
Burglary103.0042.86%
Vehicle crime82.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.71100.00%
Drugs61.7150.00%
Public order61.280.00%
Bicycle theft41.280.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5030.82150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4510.7036.36%
Theft from the person139.63-38.10%
Burglary72.78-30.00%
Public order61.50-25.00%
Robbery41.28-20.00%
Other theft40.86-73.33%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.43-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.43-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.543200.00%
Theft from the person217.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.490.00%
Other theft154.280.00%
Vehicle crime113.210.00%
Burglary102.350.00%
Shoplifting92.140.00%
Public order81.930.00%
Robbery51.710.00%
Bicycle theft41.070.00%
Drugs20.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2627.61-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences235.56-50.00%
Theft from the person194.9211.76%
Other theft194.07-20.83%
Robbery84.0733.33%
Burglary81.7160.00%
Shoplifting51.71-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-16.67%
Public order51.07-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.07-42.86%
Drugs30.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4635.53-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour279.858.00%
Other theft245.7841.18%
Theft from the person175.14-10.53%
Shoplifting93.64-43.75%
Public order91.9312.50%
Vehicle crime71.93-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.50200.00%
Drugs61.2820.00%
Robbery61.28-25.00%
Burglary51.280.00%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5036.6061.29%
Anti-social behaviour2510.70-30.56%
Theft from the person195.3535.71%
Other theft174.07-10.53%
Shoplifting163.640.00%
Vehicle crime93.42-10.00%
Robbery81.9360.00%
Public order81.71100.00%
Drugs51.71150.00%
Bicycle theft51.07400.00%
Burglary51.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3635.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.710.00%
Other theft196.630.00%
Shoplifting164.070.00%
Theft from the person143.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.000.00%
Vehicle crime102.570.00%
Burglary102.140.00%
Robbery52.140.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20244
April 202415
January 202419
December 202324
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202450
April 202420
January 202426
December 202327
November 202325
October 202336

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202445
April 202433
February 20241
January 202423
December 202346
November 202350
October 202331

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202421
January 202419
December 202317
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Old Kent Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1