SE1 7QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7QJ

SE1 7QJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 293 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.66 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7QJ 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 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7QJ, encompassing approximately 9254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 7QJ area, explore the SE1 7QJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (88) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)

SE1 7QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • The Cut with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13

SE1 7QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8831.6651.72%
Anti-social behaviour619.51-1.61%
Violence and sexual offences346.5925.93%
Other theft293.67262.50%
Shoplifting163.1377.78%
Burglary121.73300.00%
Bicycle theft111.301000.00%
Robbery111.19120.00%
Drugs101.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0850.00%
Public order60.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6220.530.00%
Theft from the person586.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.271250.00%
Shoplifting92.920.00%
Other theft80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.86500.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Public order40.54300.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.110.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8429.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour559.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.940.00%
Other theft233.890.00%
Robbery232.490.00%
Shoplifting142.490.00%
Burglary111.510.00%
Public order101.190.00%
Drugs91.080.00%
Bicycle theft80.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.22-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5026.6978.57%
Anti-social behaviour475.4017.50%
Violence and sexual offences435.08-6.52%
Other theft334.65-2.94%
Robbery263.57116.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.81-14.29%
Public order111.30-8.33%
Shoplifting81.1914.29%
Bicycle theft70.8675.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.37-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.97-18.37%
Other theft344.323.03%
Theft from the person283.67-34.88%
Criminal damage and arson143.0355.56%
Robbery121.51-14.29%
Public order121.3033.33%
Shoplifting71.30-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.7666.67%
Bicycle theft40.5433.33%
Burglary30.43-25.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5024.4247.06%
Anti-social behaviour495.40-14.04%
Theft from the person435.2934.38%
Other theft334.65-21.43%
Robbery143.5755.56%
Criminal damage and arson91.5112.50%
Public order90.9712.50%
Shoplifting80.97-57.89%
Burglary40.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.4350.00%
Vehicle crime30.3250.00%
Drugs10.32-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5725.1883.87%
Other theft426.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.54-24.44%
Theft from the person323.67-8.57%
Shoplifting193.46-26.92%
Burglary102.05-23.08%
Drugs91.08200.00%
Robbery90.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.97-38.46%
Public order80.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.22-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4526.690.00%
Other theft424.860.00%
Theft from the person354.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.780.00%
Shoplifting263.350.00%
Public order142.810.00%
Bicycle theft131.510.00%
Burglary131.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.400.00%
Robbery71.400.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Drugs30.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202462
April 202455
January 202447
December 202340
November 202349
October 202357
September 202331

A total of 418 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202458
April 202484
January 202450
December 202328
November 202343
October 202332
September 202335

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 20242
April 202436
January 202443
December 202346
November 202350
October 202334
September 202345

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202423
January 202426
December 202312
November 202314
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20248
April 202423
January 202433
December 202334
November 202333
October 202342
September 202342

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
  • 13. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 16. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 29. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 30. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1