VALENTINE PLACE, SE1 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8QH

VALENTINE PLACE, SE1 8QH, Southwark has recorded a total of 305 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.47 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8QH, encompassing approximately 9693 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-11.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)

SE1 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16
  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

VALENTINE PLACE, SE1 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9331.4729.17%
Anti-social behaviour599.59-11.94%
Violence and sexual offences316.0947.62%
Other theft283.20600.00%
Shoplifting212.89250.00%
Burglary182.17100.00%
Robbery151.8636.36%
Criminal damage and arson131.5585.71%
Bicycle theft101.340.00%
Drugs71.0316.67%
Public order60.7250.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7221.462300.00%
Anti-social behaviour677.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.91950.00%
Robbery112.170.00%
Burglary91.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.93600.00%
Drugs60.720.00%
Shoplifting60.620.00%
Public order40.62100.00%
Other theft40.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.03-25.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.21100.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.03-96.46%
Other theft20.41-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Public order10.10-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11332.1911200.00%
Anti-social behaviour7311.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.531500.00%
Robbery273.300.00%
Other theft192.79850.00%
Shoplifting131.960.00%
Drugs111.340.00%
Bicycle theft91.130.00%
Public order70.930.00%
Burglary70.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.72-75.00%
Other theft20.21-95.12%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-94.87%
Theft from the person10.21-98.18%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5526.7244.74%
Anti-social behaviour495.6711.36%
Other theft415.06-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences394.23-2.50%
Robbery294.0293.33%
Public order112.9957.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.13-20.00%
Bicycle theft80.83166.67%
Burglary60.8320.00%
Shoplifting60.62100.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4622.49-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour444.75-10.20%
Violence and sexual offences404.54-23.08%
Theft from the person384.13-22.45%
Robbery153.927.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.5511.11%
Public order71.03-12.50%
Burglary50.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.52300.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting30.31-40.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5226.2036.84%
Other theft525.36-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour495.36-18.33%
Theft from the person495.0625.64%
Robbery145.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.44125.00%
Burglary80.93-11.11%
Public order80.8314.29%
Shoplifting50.83-68.75%
Bicycle theft40.5233.33%
Drugs30.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6026.310.00%
Other theft606.190.00%
Theft from the person396.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.020.00%
Shoplifting163.920.00%
Drugs91.650.00%
Burglary90.930.00%
Robbery80.930.00%
Public order70.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202467
April 202473
January 202449
December 202344
November 202349
October 202360

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 202419
March 20242
January 202441
December 202346
November 202352
October 202360

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202427
January 202429
December 202315
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 202413
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 20242
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202439
December 202340
November 202352
October 202338

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 467 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202472
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024113
March 20241
January 202455
December 202338
November 202349
October 202339

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202411
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

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
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 8QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 29. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1