SE5 0BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 0BX

SE5 0BX, Southwark has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.51 per 1,000 population. This SE5 0BX 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 0BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 0BX, encompassing approximately 11991 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (5300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)

SE5 0BX 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

SE5 0BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5417.515300.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.50-10.20%
Violence and sexual offences353.6759.09%
Other theft232.92475.00%
Public order91.9228.57%
Theft from the person80.75-38.46%
Robbery70.67-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.58200.00%
Other crime50.50400.00%
Burglary50.4225.00%
Vehicle crime50.42150.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Bicycle theft40.33300.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour499.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.09-15.38%
Theft from the person131.8344.44%
Robbery81.08100.00%
Public order70.67-50.00%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Burglary40.33-33.33%
Other theft40.33-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-91.67%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.5913.95%
Violence and sexual offences264.09-35.00%
Other theft192.170.00%
Public order141.5827.27%
Shoplifting121.170.00%
Theft from the person91.00-18.18%
Burglary60.7550.00%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.8434.38%
Violence and sexual offences403.590.00%
Other theft193.340.00%
Shoplifting121.5871.43%
Public order111.0010.00%
Theft from the person110.9237.50%
Vehicle crime100.9211.11%
Robbery80.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-68.75%
Burglary40.42-75.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.34-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour323.34-28.89%
Other theft192.67-26.92%
Burglary161.5845.45%
Criminal damage and arson161.3360.00%
Public order101.3342.86%
Vehicle crime90.83-35.71%
Theft from the person80.75-50.00%
Robbery70.67-36.36%
Shoplifting70.58250.00%
Bicycle theft40.58300.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.1032.35%
Violence and sexual offences413.7513.89%
Other theft263.4218.18%
Theft from the person162.17220.00%
Vehicle crime141.33133.33%
Burglary111.17175.00%
Robbery110.9283.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.92150.00%
Public order70.83-12.50%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Shoplifting20.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.000.00%
Other theft222.840.00%
Public order81.830.00%
Shoplifting80.670.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Vehicle crime60.500.00%
Theft from the person50.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Burglary40.330.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
April 202426
January 202440
December 202340
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202449
April 202449
January 202443
December 202332
November 202345
October 202334

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20244
April 202419
January 202419
December 202319
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 202316
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 202316
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 0BX 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. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Flodden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Paulet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. County Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1