SE5 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 5LP

SE5 5LP, Southwark has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This SE5 5LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE5 postcode area, which has experienced 358 crimes and a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE5 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 5LP, encompassing approximately 11309 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 5LP area, explore the SE5 5LP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE5 5LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camberwell Green with total crimes: 14
  • Bullace Row with total crimes: 10
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 8

SE5 5LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 5LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camberwell Green
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bullace Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wren Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. D'Eynsford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 6. Lowth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Tillings Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 9. County Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 10. Station Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Flodden Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Ashworth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Coldharbour Lane
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kenbury Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Warner Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Mcdowall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Councillor Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Redcar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Morna Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Halsmere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Carew Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Comber Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mornington Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. A202
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kimpton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Jephson Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Allendale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Milkwell Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Paulet Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1