NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 6TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 6TJ

NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 6TJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 390 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.44 per 1,000 population. This SE1 6TJ 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 6TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 6TJ, encompassing approximately 8220 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (94) incidents (22.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-8.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE1 6TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 55
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33

NEW KENT ROAD, SE1 6TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9447.4422.08%
Anti-social behaviour7311.43-8.75%
Violence and sexual offences628.88100.00%
Shoplifting457.54650.00%
Other theft275.4768.75%
Robbery193.2826.67%
Bicycle theft192.31216.67%
Burglary192.31171.43%
Public order112.3137.50%
Drugs81.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8031.990.00%
Theft from the person779.733750.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.371450.00%
Other theft163.771500.00%
Robbery151.950.00%
Drugs101.820.00%
Public order81.22700.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Shoplifting60.850.00%
Bicycle theft60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.73-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.12-66.67%

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 person92.43-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-93.33%
Public order30.49-83.33%
Other theft20.36-95.74%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10845.501250.00%
Violence and sexual offences6013.145900.00%
Anti-social behaviour477.300.00%
Other theft475.721466.67%
Shoplifting325.720.00%
Robbery203.890.00%
Burglary202.430.00%
Public order182.43500.00%
Drugs92.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 person82.07-87.10%
Other theft30.97-94.00%
Public order30.36-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-98.57%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7040.3911.11%
Theft from the person628.528.77%
Anti-social behaviour507.54-7.41%
Other theft506.0821.95%
Robbery236.0827.78%
Burglary192.8011.76%
Shoplifting162.3123.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.95-9.09%
Drugs91.22125.00%
Public order81.09-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.9750.00%
Bicycle theft50.73-58.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6337.103.28%
Theft from the person577.66-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour546.9312.50%
Other theft416.57-2.38%
Robbery184.990.00%
Burglary172.1921.43%
Shoplifting132.07-51.85%
Bicycle theft121.58140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.46-21.43%
Public order111.34-35.29%
Drugs41.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6139.05-6.15%
Theft from the person597.42-15.71%
Anti-social behaviour487.18-35.14%
Other theft425.84-23.64%
Shoplifting275.11107.69%
Robbery183.28100.00%
Public order172.19-15.00%
Burglary142.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.7075.00%
Vehicle crime101.7066.67%
Drugs51.22-61.54%
Bicycle theft50.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7444.0421.31%
Theft from the person709.0012.90%
Violence and sexual offences658.52-7.14%
Other theft557.9112.24%
Public order206.6917.65%
Burglary202.4311.11%
Drugs132.43116.67%
Shoplifting131.58-51.85%
Robbery91.58-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson81.0960.00%
Vehicle crime60.97-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.73-61.54%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Other crime20.24-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7043.550.00%
Theft from the person628.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.540.00%
Other theft497.420.00%
Shoplifting275.960.00%
Robbery193.280.00%
Burglary182.310.00%
Public order172.190.00%
Bicycle theft132.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.580.00%
Drugs60.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202480
April 202447
January 202450
December 202354
November 202348
October 202374
September 202361

A total of 608 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202477
July 20242
May 20249
April 2024108
March 20248
January 202462
December 202357
November 202359
October 202370
September 202362

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202431
July 20242
May 20244
April 202460
March 20241
January 202470
December 202363
November 202361
October 202365
September 202370

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 141 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202420
January 202423
December 202318
November 202318
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
May 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202447
March 20243
January 202450
December 202341
November 202342
October 202355
September 202349

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 202317
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202420
January 202419
December 202317
November 202314
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 20246
April 202432
January 202416
December 202313
November 202327
October 202313
September 202327

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total55
    Shoplifting34
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Elephant And Castle
    Total41
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total19
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 9. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 23. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3