SE1 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8JR

SE1 8JR, Southwark has recorded a total of 317 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.84 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8JR, encompassing approximately 9954 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8JR area, explore the SE1 8JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (35.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-9.84% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)

SE1 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

SE1 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10031.8435.14%
Anti-social behaviour5510.05-9.84%
Violence and sexual offences375.5268.18%
Other theft303.72400.00%
Shoplifting223.01340.00%
Burglary162.21166.67%
Robbery141.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.41116.67%
Bicycle theft111.311000.00%
Drugs101.1066.67%
Public order51.0025.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7419.993600.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.131000.00%
Robbery72.210.00%
Burglary60.700.00%
Other theft60.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60500.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Public order40.50300.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.60-97.22%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.10-95.45%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10831.7410700.00%
Anti-social behaviour7110.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.131650.00%
Robbery273.520.00%
Other theft222.712100.00%
Shoplifting142.210.00%
Public order111.410.00%
Drugs111.100.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Bicycle theft80.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.60-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-95.65%
Other theft10.20-97.37%
Theft from the person10.10-98.15%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5426.8292.86%
Anti-social behaviour525.4236.84%
Violence and sexual offences465.220.00%
Other theft384.6215.15%
Robbery273.8292.86%
Criminal damage and arson112.71-15.38%
Public order111.10-15.38%
Bicycle theft81.10100.00%
Shoplifting70.80133.33%
Burglary50.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.49-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour384.62-29.63%
Other theft333.82-15.38%
Theft from the person283.31-40.43%
Robbery142.81-6.67%
Public order131.4144.44%
Criminal damage and arson131.3130.00%
Burglary51.31-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.4033.33%
Shoplifting30.40-50.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.5247.37%
Anti-social behaviour545.63-15.62%
Theft from the person475.4230.56%
Other theft394.72-9.30%
Robbery153.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5142.86%
Burglary91.000.00%
Public order90.9028.57%
Shoplifting60.90-62.50%
Bicycle theft40.6033.33%
Vehicle crime30.4050.00%
Drugs20.30-77.78%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6424.6177.78%
Other theft436.432.38%
Violence and sexual offences384.32-33.33%
Theft from the person363.82-20.00%
Shoplifting163.62-50.00%
Robbery101.6125.00%
Drugs91.00350.00%
Burglary90.90-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-41.67%
Public order70.70-53.33%
Bicycle theft30.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5728.130.00%
Theft from the person455.730.00%
Other theft424.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.220.00%
Shoplifting323.620.00%
Public order153.210.00%
Burglary141.510.00%
Bicycle theft121.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.210.00%
Robbery81.210.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Drugs20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202461
April 202471
January 202452
December 202338
November 202354
October 202364
September 202336

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202438
December 202333
November 202339
October 202343
September 202342

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202427
January 202427
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 202414
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 202316
September 202332

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202422
July 20242
May 20241
April 202435
March 20242
January 202446
December 202346
November 202356
October 202338
September 202357

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 498 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202474
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024108
March 20241
January 202454
December 202328
November 202347
October 202336
September 202345

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202411
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8JR 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. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 29. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1