SE5 0EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 0EX

SE5 0EX, Southwark has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.80 per 1,000 population. This SE5 0EX 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 0EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 0EX, encompassing approximately 2344 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 0EX area, explore the SE5 0EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE5 0EX area, visit the SE5 0EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (1110.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

SE5 0EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11
  • Arnside Street with total crimes: 8

SE5 0EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12199.801110.00%
Violence and sexual offences2851.61-12.50%
Theft from the person1411.9455.56%
Other theft145.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.12-41.18%
Burglary104.2642.86%
Public order74.26250.00%
Drugs62.9950.00%
Robbery52.5666.67%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1713.6541.67%
Shoplifting107.2511.11%
Theft from the person94.26-43.75%
Burglary73.8416.67%
Other theft42.99-55.56%
Drugs41.710.00%
Robbery31.71-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order21.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4049.472.56%
Theft from the person1617.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.82-7.69%
Shoplifting95.1228.57%
Other theft93.84-30.77%
Robbery83.840.00%
Burglary63.41-14.29%
Bicycle theft62.56100.00%
Vehicle crime52.5625.00%
Public order52.13-58.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3955.8734.48%
Anti-social behaviour1316.63-35.00%
Other theft135.5430.00%
Public order125.5450.00%
Theft from the person125.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson115.1222.22%
Robbery84.6914.29%
Burglary73.41-12.50%
Shoplifting72.99250.00%
Vehicle crime42.99-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.7150.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2952.03-35.56%
Anti-social behaviour2012.3753.85%
Theft from the person148.5340.00%
Other theft105.97-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.2612.50%
Public order83.84-11.11%
Burglary83.4160.00%
Robbery73.4116.67%
Drugs52.9925.00%
Vehicle crime52.1366.67%
Possession of weapons22.13100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4556.720.00%
Other theft1719.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.250.00%
Theft from the person105.540.00%
Public order94.260.00%
Shoplifting83.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.410.00%
Robbery63.410.00%
Burglary52.560.00%
Drugs42.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202416
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
April 202440
January 202439
December 202329
November 202345

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202412
January 202413
December 202320
November 202313

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 202410
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 3. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 5. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Camberwell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Grosvenor Park
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Horsman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2