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

Overview of Crime in SE1 9JZ

SUMNER STREET, SE1 9JZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.01 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9JZ 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 9JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9JZ, encompassing approximately 4567 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 9JZ area, explore the SE1 9JZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)

SE1 9JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15

SUMNER STREET, SE1 9JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7244.019.09%
Anti-social behaviour3115.7610.71%
Other theft256.79177.78%
Violence and sexual offences175.4721.43%
Burglary113.72120.00%
Robbery102.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.19350.00%
Bicycle theft91.97125.00%
Public order61.9750.00%
Shoplifting51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6632.843200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2814.450.00%
Robbery146.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.071300.00%
Other theft93.07350.00%
Burglary51.970.00%
Public order41.09300.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.750.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85.47-92.66%
Other theft61.75-66.67%
Public order41.31-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-81.25%
Bicycle theft10.66-85.71%
Shoplifting10.22-96.15%
Drugs10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10952.115350.00%
Anti-social behaviour2723.860.00%
Shoplifting265.910.00%
Other theft185.69800.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.94220.00%
Robbery143.501300.00%
Public order93.0780.00%
Bicycle theft71.970.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.50400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.09400.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.09-94.74%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-94.74%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3836.78-5.00%
Theft from the person388.32-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.3213.64%
Violence and sexual offences195.47-29.63%
Burglary114.1637.50%
Robbery92.4128.57%
Bicycle theft71.97133.33%
Public order71.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5325.00%
Shoplifting41.09-69.23%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5040.2928.21%
Other theft4010.95-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences278.7612.50%
Anti-social behaviour225.9129.41%
Shoplifting134.8244.44%
Burglary82.8560.00%
Robbery71.75-30.00%
Public order71.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.88-40.00%
Drugs20.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4839.19-12.73%
Theft from the person3910.518.33%
Violence and sexual offences248.54-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour175.25-15.00%
Robbery103.72400.00%
Shoplifting92.19-18.18%
Public order71.97-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.53250.00%
Drugs61.53500.00%
Burglary51.31-37.50%
Bicycle theft51.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5538.750.00%
Theft from the person3612.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.350.00%
Shoplifting114.380.00%
Public order82.410.00%
Burglary81.750.00%
Bicycle theft51.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202416
March 20245
February 20241
January 202419
December 202327
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 424 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202466
July 20242
May 20248
April 2024109
March 20242
February 20242
January 202438
December 202350
November 202339
October 202336

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 243 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20249
July 20242
May 20246
April 202418
March 20242
January 202438
December 202340
November 202348
October 202355

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
April 202427
January 202425
December 202322
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202414
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 20244
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Upper Ground
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Cut
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Hatfields
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Isabella Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Roupell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Ewer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1