SE5 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 5JP

SE5 5JP, Southwark has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.75 per 1,000 population. This SE5 5JP 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 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 5JP, encompassing approximately 11309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (5200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (90.91% increase)

SE5 5JP 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 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5318.755200.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.8990.91%
Other theft203.71400.00%
Public order101.7725.00%
Theft from the person90.88-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.80700.00%
Robbery70.71-22.22%
Other crime40.62300.00%
Burglary40.3533.33%
Vehicle crime40.35100.00%
Drugs30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour449.82-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.89-8.33%
Theft from the person101.9525.00%
Robbery90.88200.00%
Public order80.80-46.67%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Other theft40.35-78.95%
Burglary30.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.09-91.67%
Other crime10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5013.2621.95%
Violence and sexual offences244.42-46.67%
Other theft192.1246.15%
Public order151.6850.00%
Shoplifting121.330.00%
Theft from the person81.06-11.11%
Burglary50.7125.00%
Vehicle crime50.44-37.50%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Robbery30.27-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.8818.42%
Anti-social behaviour413.980.00%
Other theft133.63-23.53%
Shoplifting121.1533.33%
Public order101.060.00%
Theft from the person90.8850.00%
Robbery80.800.00%
Vehicle crime80.7114.29%
Burglary40.71-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-72.73%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.59-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences383.63-7.32%
Other theft173.36-26.09%
Burglary131.5062.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.1510.00%
Public order100.97150.00%
Shoplifting90.88350.00%
Robbery80.8014.29%
Vehicle crime70.71-30.00%
Theft from the person60.62-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4615.6527.78%
Violence and sexual offences414.077.89%
Other theft233.6315.00%
Theft from the person162.03300.00%
Vehicle crime101.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson100.88233.33%
Burglary80.88100.00%
Robbery70.710.00%
Drugs50.62400.00%
Public order40.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.38-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour363.36-7.69%
Other theft203.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.77350.00%
Public order80.8014.29%
Shoplifting80.71300.00%
Robbery70.71133.33%
Theft from the person40.62-55.56%
Burglary40.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.3550.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.710.00%
Other theft243.450.00%
Burglary122.120.00%
Theft from the person91.060.00%
Public order70.800.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 202316
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202422
April 202424
January 202445
December 202338
November 202341
October 202338
September 202342

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202444
April 202450
January 202441
December 202341
November 202346
October 202336
September 202339

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 202419
January 202413
December 202317
November 202323
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 5JP 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. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Councillor Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 17. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Redcar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. County Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blucher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1