HARPER ROAD, SE1 6AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6AP

HARPER ROAD, SE1 6AP, Southwark has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.88 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6AP 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 6AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6AP, encompassing approximately 13332 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 6AP area, explore the SE1 6AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (-3.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (80.77% increase)

SE1 6AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 20

HARPER ROAD, SE1 6AP 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5419.88-3.57%
Theft from the person534.05-3.64%
Violence and sexual offences473.9880.77%
Other theft243.5360.00%
Shoplifting181.80350.00%
Burglary161.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.20225.00%
Public order110.9857.14%
Robbery110.83-35.29%
Bicycle theft90.83125.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Drugs30.23-70.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5615.830.00%
Theft from the person554.202650.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.132500.00%
Robbery171.950.00%
Other theft151.280.00%
Burglary101.130.00%
Drugs100.750.00%
Public order70.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.300.00%
Shoplifting40.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.45-88.89%
Other theft20.30-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8720.858600.00%
Anti-social behaviour446.530.00%
Other theft383.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.851100.00%
Robbery182.700.00%
Shoplifting131.350.00%
Burglary130.980.00%
Public order90.980.00%
Bicycle theft60.680.00%
Vehicle crime60.450.00%
Drugs50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.30-93.62%
Theft from the person10.23-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.63-22.95%
Anti-social behaviour423.53-12.50%
Other theft373.1512.12%
Theft from the person362.78-21.74%
Robbery222.7057.14%
Burglary111.6510.00%
Public order80.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.6033.33%
Drugs70.6016.67%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6118.6852.50%
Anti-social behaviour484.5823.08%
Theft from the person463.60-6.12%
Other theft333.45-19.51%
Robbery142.4816.67%
Burglary101.05-44.44%
Public order60.75-25.00%
Drugs60.45-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.45-25.00%
Shoplifting60.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.45-72.22%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4918.750.00%
Other theft413.68-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences403.085.26%
Anti-social behaviour393.00-44.29%
Burglary182.9338.46%
Vehicle crime181.35260.00%
Robbery121.3571.43%
Criminal damage and arson80.9033.33%
Public order80.60-27.27%
Shoplifting80.60100.00%
Drugs70.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7019.430.00%
Theft from the person495.250.00%
Other theft463.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.450.00%
Burglary132.850.00%
Public order110.980.00%
Robbery70.830.00%
Drugs70.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
May 20242
April 202438
January 202437
December 202333
November 202341
October 202346

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202426
July 20241
May 20244
April 202436
March 20243
January 202447
December 202361
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202456
April 202444
January 202442
December 202348
November 202339
October 202370

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202318
October 20235

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
April 202418
January 202422
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 378 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202455
July 20242
April 202487
March 20241
January 202436
December 202346
November 202349
October 202349

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 6AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Elephant Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 6. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1