MEDLAR STREET, SE5 0BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 0BA

MEDLAR STREET, SE5 0BA, Southwark has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.97 per 1,000 population. This SE5 0BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE5 postcode area, which has experienced 577 crimes and a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE5 0BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 0BA, encompassing approximately 12728 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 0BA area, explore the SE5 0BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (5500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (59.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

SE5 0BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

MEDLAR STREET, SE5 0BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5616.975500.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.4059.26%
Anti-social behaviour423.38-17.65%
Other theft203.30300.00%
Public order101.5766.67%
Theft from the person80.79-27.27%
Bicycle theft70.63600.00%
Robbery70.55-36.36%
Other crime60.55500.00%
Burglary50.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.39150.00%
Drugs50.3925.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.666.25%
Violence and sexual offences274.01-6.90%
Robbery112.12450.00%
Theft from the person110.86-8.33%
Public order60.86-50.00%
Other theft50.47-77.27%
Drugs40.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-92.31%
Other crime10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4811.7154.84%
Violence and sexual offences293.77-29.27%
Other theft222.2822.22%
Shoplifting131.738.33%
Theft from the person121.0233.33%
Public order120.949.09%
Burglary40.940.00%
Robbery20.31-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.16-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.22-16.22%
Other theft182.44-10.00%
Shoplifting121.4171.43%
Public order110.94-26.67%
Robbery90.8612.50%
Theft from the person90.710.00%
Vehicle crime70.71-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-80.95%
Burglary40.31-73.33%
Drugs20.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-60.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.16-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour373.22-13.95%
Criminal damage and arson212.91425.00%
Other theft201.65-31.03%
Burglary151.5736.36%
Public order151.1850.00%
Theft from the person91.18-35.71%
Vehicle crime90.710.00%
Robbery80.710.00%
Shoplifting70.63250.00%
Drugs50.5566.67%
Bicycle theft50.3925.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.6115.00%
Anti-social behaviour433.617.50%
Other theft293.3831.82%
Theft from the person142.28133.33%
Burglary111.10450.00%
Public order100.8625.00%
Vehicle crime90.79-10.00%
Robbery80.7114.29%
Bicycle theft40.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.31-20.00%
Drugs30.3150.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4012.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.140.00%
Other theft223.140.00%
Vehicle crime101.730.00%
Public order80.790.00%
Shoplifting80.630.00%
Robbery70.630.00%
Theft from the person60.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Burglary20.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202427
April 202429
January 202441
December 202341
November 202346
October 202340

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202451
April 202448
January 202431
December 202337
November 202343
October 202340

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 202422
January 202418
December 202320
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 202315
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 202321
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 0BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Crown Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wyndham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Councillor Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sultan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Redcar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Camberwell Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Flodden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Toulon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 26. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Paulet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1