SE1 5YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 5YB

SE1 5YB, Southwark has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.51 per 1,000 population. This SE1 5YB 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 5YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 5YB, encompassing approximately 6174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE1 5YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Rowcross Street with total crimes: 12
  • Avondale Square with total crimes: 7

SE1 5YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4122.5128.12%
Violence and sexual offences306.6411.11%
Theft from the person144.86133.33%
Other theft112.27450.00%
Vehicle crime101.78100.00%
Drugs71.62133.33%
Robbery71.13250.00%
Burglary51.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81100.00%
Public order40.65-20.00%
Shoplifting30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.2268.42%
Violence and sexual offences275.1828.57%
Theft from the person64.37-50.00%
Public order50.9725.00%
Vehicle crime50.8125.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Shoplifting20.49-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Other theft20.32-77.78%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.065.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.40-34.48%
Theft from the person123.08-25.00%
Shoplifting121.94100.00%
Other theft91.94-30.77%
Bicycle theft51.46150.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-20.00%
Public order40.65-20.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2918.9526.09%
Violence and sexual offences204.70-25.93%
Theft from the person163.2477.78%
Other theft132.59-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson62.1150.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-28.57%
Public order50.810.00%
Burglary40.81-42.86%
Drugs40.650.00%
Robbery40.65-20.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-33.33%

In December 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 offences2719.433.85%
Anti-social behaviour234.37-11.54%
Other theft193.7346.15%
Theft from the person93.08-43.75%
Burglary71.46-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.13-12.50%
Shoplifting61.13-14.29%
Public order50.97-28.57%
Robbery50.81-16.67%
Drugs40.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2621.22-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.2118.18%
Theft from the person164.21128.57%
Other theft132.5930.00%
Burglary92.11200.00%
Vehicle crime81.460.00%
Shoplifting71.3016.67%
Public order71.1375.00%
Drugs61.130.00%
Robbery60.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Bicycle theft30.65200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4017.4953.85%
Violence and sexual offences226.4815.79%
Other theft103.56-62.96%
Vehicle crime81.62-33.33%
Theft from the person71.30-56.25%
Shoplifting61.1320.00%
Public order40.97-63.64%
Burglary30.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-76.92%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Robbery20.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-85.71%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2724.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.210.00%
Theft from the person163.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.590.00%
Vehicle crime122.110.00%
Public order111.940.00%
Robbery81.780.00%
Bicycle theft71.300.00%
Burglary61.130.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
April 202421
January 202420
December 202327
November 202326
October 202322
September 202319

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202432
April 202419
January 202429
December 202323
November 202326
October 202340
September 202326

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202412
January 202416
December 20239
November 202316
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20249
January 202413
December 202319
November 202313
October 202310
September 202327

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 5YB 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. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avondale Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 4. Old Kent Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brideale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 9. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Haymerle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Olmar Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lovegrove Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Oxley Close
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Catlin Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1