SE1 5UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5UJ

SE1 5UJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.34 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5UJ 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 5UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5UJ, encompassing approximately 2791 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (2.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)

SE1 5UJ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

SE1 5UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5067.342.04%
Violence and sexual offences4417.91-8.33%
Theft from the person2515.7678.57%
Other theft188.95200.00%
Robbery126.45140.00%
Burglary94.30200.00%
Vehicle crime83.22100.00%
Public order62.87-14.29%
Drugs52.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7966.67%
Bicycle theft41.790.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4952.30145.00%
Violence and sexual offences4817.5541.18%
Theft from the person1417.19-17.65%
Public order75.0116.67%
Other theft62.51-60.00%
Robbery52.1525.00%
Drugs41.79100.00%
Vehicle crime41.43-66.67%
Burglary31.43-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.72-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3447.283300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2012.180.00%
Theft from the person177.160.00%
Other theft156.090.00%
Vehicle crime125.370.00%
Burglary104.300.00%
Shoplifting73.580.00%
Public order62.510.00%
Bicycle theft42.150.00%
Robbery41.430.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-94.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2237.9715.79%
Theft from the person197.8858.33%
Violence and sexual offences196.81-47.22%
Other theft136.81-38.10%
Robbery74.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.51-37.50%
Burglary41.790.00%
Shoplifting41.4333.33%
Public order41.43-60.00%
Drugs31.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3646.922.86%
Other theft2112.9031.25%
Anti-social behaviour197.52-24.00%
Theft from the person126.81-36.84%
Public order104.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.58100.00%
Vehicle crime62.87-14.29%
Robbery62.15-25.00%
Burglary42.15-33.33%
Drugs41.43-33.33%
Shoplifting31.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3551.2229.63%
Anti-social behaviour2512.54-37.50%
Theft from the person198.95137.50%
Other theft166.81-5.88%
Robbery85.7333.33%
Public order82.87166.67%
Vehicle crime72.8740.00%
Drugs62.51500.00%
Burglary62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-63.64%
Shoplifting41.430.00%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4046.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences2714.330.00%
Other theft179.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.090.00%
Theft from the person83.940.00%
Burglary62.870.00%
Robbery62.150.00%
Vehicle crime52.150.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202415
January 202413
December 202321
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202449
April 202420
January 202422
December 202319
November 202325
October 202340

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202448
April 202434
February 20241
January 202419
December 202336
November 202335
October 202327

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
April 202417
January 202419
December 202312
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5UJ 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. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Old Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Keats Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Harmony Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1