COUNTY STREET, SE1 6RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6RQ

COUNTY STREET, SE1 6RQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 316 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.03 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6RQ 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 6RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6RQ, encompassing approximately 9865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (82) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (3.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (51.52% increase)

SE1 6RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32

COUNTY STREET, SE1 6RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8232.0320.59%
Anti-social behaviour678.313.08%
Violence and sexual offences506.7951.52%
Other theft255.0738.89%
Burglary212.53133.33%
Robbery162.1323.08%
Bicycle theft101.6242.86%
Public order101.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.0180.00%
Shoplifting90.91125.00%
Vehicle crime70.91600.00%
Drugs70.71-36.36%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6824.733300.00%
Anti-social behaviour656.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.593200.00%
Other theft183.341700.00%
Robbery131.820.00%
Drugs111.320.00%
Burglary91.110.00%
Bicycle theft70.910.00%
Public order60.71500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92.03-91.89%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-92.86%
Public order30.41-78.57%
Other theft20.30-95.24%
Bicycle theft10.20-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11133.041287.50%
Violence and sexual offences5611.255500.00%
Other theft425.681300.00%
Anti-social behaviour394.260.00%
Robbery213.950.00%
Burglary202.130.00%
Public order142.03366.67%
Vehicle crime61.420.00%
Shoplifting60.610.00%
Bicycle theft50.610.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.72-87.50%
Other theft30.81-93.33%
Public order30.30-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6426.7630.61%
Violence and sexual offences466.49-33.33%
Other theft454.6640.62%
Anti-social behaviour274.56-37.21%
Robbery232.7453.33%
Burglary152.3336.36%
Public order101.5225.00%
Drugs81.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.8166.67%
Shoplifting50.51-16.67%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6926.6650.00%
Theft from the person496.99-23.44%
Anti-social behaviour434.974.88%
Other theft324.36-8.57%
Robbery153.247.14%
Burglary111.52-35.29%
Bicycle theft101.11233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.01-9.09%
Public order81.01-38.46%
Drugs60.8150.00%
Shoplifting60.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.61-70.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6426.96-3.03%
Violence and sexual offences466.49-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour414.66-37.88%
Other theft354.16-25.53%
Burglary173.5513.33%
Robbery141.72100.00%
Public order131.42-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.3283.33%
Vehicle crime101.11100.00%
Shoplifting71.01250.00%
Drugs40.71-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6629.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour666.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences476.690.00%
Other theft474.760.00%
Public order164.760.00%
Burglary151.620.00%
Drugs111.520.00%
Robbery71.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202465
April 202439
January 202427
December 202343
November 202341
October 202366

A total of 250 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202442
March 20243
January 202445
December 202332
November 202335
October 202347

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
March 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202433
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 202456
March 20241
January 202446
December 202369
November 202346
October 202347

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 523 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202468
July 20242
May 20249
April 2024111
March 20248
January 202464
December 202349
November 202364
October 202366

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202421
January 202423
December 202315
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202420
January 202415
December 202311
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elephant And Castle
    Total41
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 8. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 17. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 18. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 24. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1