SE5 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 5SQ

SE5 5SQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This SE5 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 5SQ, encompassing approximately 11017 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SE5 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peckham Road with total crimes: 15
  • Grummant Road with total crimes: 13
  • Havil Street with total crimes: 5

SE5 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4011.1625.00%
Vehicle crime153.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.36-28.57%
Drugs111.36450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0050.00%
Other theft60.54500.00%
Burglary50.5425.00%
Shoplifting50.45400.00%
Theft from the person50.450.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Bicycle theft40.45300.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour327.81-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences212.90-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.91-37.50%
Public order50.4525.00%
Theft from the person50.45-66.67%
Burglary40.45-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.36100.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Robbery20.18-33.33%
Other theft10.18-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3411.1688.89%
Violence and sexual offences303.09-3.23%
Theft from the person152.72200.00%
Burglary111.36-26.67%
Other theft91.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime80.82-38.46%
Drugs40.7333.33%
Public order40.3633.33%
Robbery30.36-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-81.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.35-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour182.81-30.77%
Burglary151.6315.38%
Vehicle crime131.3644.44%
Other theft121.189.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.0922.22%
Robbery71.00250.00%
Theft from the person50.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Public order30.27-62.50%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.716.45%
Anti-social behaviour263.0052.94%
Burglary132.3662.50%
Other theft111.18-31.25%
Theft from the person101.00150.00%
Vehicle crime90.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8228.57%
Public order80.82300.00%
Bicycle theft40.7333.33%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Robbery20.27-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.713.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.81-43.33%
Other theft161.5460.00%
Burglary81.4560.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7316.67%
Vehicle crime60.64-33.33%
Robbery60.54100.00%
Theft from the person40.54100.00%
Shoplifting40.36100.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Public order20.18100.00%
Drugs10.18-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.720.00%
Other theft102.720.00%
Vehicle crime90.910.00%
Drugs70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.640.00%
Burglary50.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
April 202434
January 202418
December 202326
November 202317
October 202330

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20248
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202415
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
April 202430
January 202431
December 202333
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 202316
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Peckham Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grummant Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 4. Peckham Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Shenley Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 14. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Southampton Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Crane Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1