SUMNER STREET, SE1 9JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9JX

SUMNER STREET, SE1 9JX, Southwark has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.36 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9JX 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 9JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9JX, encompassing approximately 3947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (58) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 9JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15

SUMNER STREET, SE1 9JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5846.3620.83%
Other theft3614.69157.14%
Anti-social behaviour289.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.097.14%
Bicycle theft103.80100.00%
Burglary82.5333.33%
Public order72.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.77600.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Robbery41.52-63.64%
Drugs21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4834.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour2812.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.091300.00%
Other theft143.550.00%
Robbery113.550.00%
Burglary62.790.00%
Bicycle theft51.520.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.52-20.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.2866.67%
Other theft21.27-95.92%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11761.810.00%
Other theft4929.640.00%
Shoplifting2112.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.32433.33%
Robbery94.050.00%
Bicycle theft82.28700.00%
Burglary72.03600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.77200.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-88.24%
Other theft20.51-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-96.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.25-96.77%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5443.32-18.18%
Theft from the person3113.68-45.61%
Violence and sexual offences257.8547.06%
Anti-social behaviour176.33-22.73%
Burglary144.3140.00%
Bicycle theft73.55250.00%
Robbery71.77-12.50%
Drugs41.77100.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Shoplifting30.76-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6652.19-10.81%
Theft from the person5716.7242.50%
Anti-social behaviour2214.444.76%
Violence and sexual offences175.57-22.73%
Shoplifting134.3118.18%
Burglary103.2966.67%
Robbery82.53100.00%
Public order42.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Bicycle theft21.01-60.00%
Drugs20.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.51-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7452.44-11.90%
Theft from the person4018.752.56%
Violence and sexual offences2210.134.76%
Anti-social behaviour215.570.00%
Shoplifting115.32-21.43%
Drugs72.79600.00%
Public order71.7716.67%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Burglary61.52-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.5266.67%
Robbery41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8450.6723.53%
Theft from the person3921.285.41%
Violence and sexual offences219.88-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.32-36.36%
Shoplifting145.32-46.15%
Burglary73.55-46.15%
Public order61.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-66.67%
Robbery20.51-77.78%
Drugs10.51-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6860.550.00%
Theft from the person3717.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.370.00%
Shoplifting268.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.590.00%
Burglary136.330.00%
Robbery93.290.00%
Public order82.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.520.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20236

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 202425
December 202317
November 202322
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 429 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202448
June 20241
April 2024117
February 20241
January 202431
December 202357
November 202340
October 202339
September 202337

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
April 202416
March 20243
February 20242
January 202417
December 202322
November 202321
October 202321
September 202333

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20247
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 449 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202414
May 20242
April 202449
February 20242
January 202454
December 202366
November 202374
October 202384
September 202368

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 202421
January 20243
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314
September 202326

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 11. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 25. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Ewer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sumner Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Maiden Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bankside
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2