SE5 0BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 0BL

SE5 0BL, Southwark has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 111.68 per 1,000 population. This SE5 0BL 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 0BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 0BL, encompassing approximately 1531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)

SE5 0BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

SE5 0BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39111.68-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour3725.47-15.91%
Theft from the person2624.1685.71%
Other theft2016.98300.00%
Burglary1213.06200.00%
Robbery107.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.5350.00%
Vehicle crime53.9266.67%
Drugs53.270.00%
Public order53.27-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.270.00%
Shoplifting12.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4488.1791.30%
Violence and sexual offences4328.7410.26%
Theft from the person1428.080.00%
Public order69.1420.00%
Drugs53.9266.67%
Other theft53.27-58.33%
Burglary43.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.61300.00%
Robbery42.61100.00%
Vehicle crime32.61-66.67%
Other crime21.960.00%
Shoplifting11.31-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3983.603800.00%
Anti-social behaviour2325.470.00%
Theft from the person1415.020.00%
Other theft129.140.00%
Burglary107.840.00%
Vehicle crime96.530.00%
Shoplifting75.880.00%
Public order54.570.00%
Drugs33.270.00%
Bicycle theft31.960.00%
Robbery21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.65-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1953.55-44.12%
Anti-social behaviour1312.41-35.00%
Theft from the person118.4937.50%
Other theft117.18-15.38%
Robbery67.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.92-16.67%
Drugs43.270.00%
Shoplifting42.61100.00%
Public order32.61-66.67%
Burglary21.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3478.3721.43%
Anti-social behaviour2022.21-20.00%
Other theft1313.06-7.14%
Public order98.4912.50%
Robbery85.8833.33%
Theft from the person85.22-42.86%
Vehicle crime65.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9250.00%
Burglary53.92-16.67%
Drugs43.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.61100.00%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%
Shoplifting21.31-50.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2880.9827.27%
Anti-social behaviour2518.29-24.24%
Other theft1416.337.69%
Theft from the person149.14250.00%
Public order89.14166.67%
Burglary65.2220.00%
Robbery63.92-14.29%
Drugs63.92500.00%
Vehicle crime63.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.92-60.00%
Shoplifting42.61100.00%
Bicycle theft12.610.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3369.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences2221.550.00%
Other theft1314.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.490.00%
Robbery76.530.00%
Vehicle crime54.570.00%
Burglary53.270.00%
Theft from the person43.270.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202443
April 202439
February 20241
January 202419
December 202334
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202444
April 202423
January 202413
December 202320
November 202325
October 202333

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
April 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St George'S Way
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 17. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bibury Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Inville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1