CAMBERWELL GREEN, SE5 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7AF

CAMBERWELL GREEN, SE5 7AF, Southwark has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.49 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7AF 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 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7AF, encompassing approximately 12466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 7AF area, explore the SE5 7AF 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: (47) incidents (-9.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)

SE5 7AF 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

CAMBERWELL GREEN, SE5 7AF 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 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5417.495300.00%
Anti-social behaviour474.33-9.62%
Violence and sexual offences373.7760.87%
Other theft222.97340.00%
Public order91.7628.57%
Theft from the person70.72-41.67%
Robbery70.560.00%
Other crime60.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.48200.00%
Burglary60.4850.00%
Vehicle crime60.48500.00%
Bicycle theft50.48150.00%
Drugs50.4066.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour529.71-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences234.17-14.81%
Theft from the person121.8433.33%
Robbery70.9675.00%
Public order70.56-50.00%
Other theft50.56-76.19%
Burglary40.40-33.33%
Drugs30.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-91.67%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5412.7514.89%
Violence and sexual offences274.33-34.15%
Other theft212.1716.67%
Public order141.6816.67%
Shoplifting121.120.00%
Theft from the person90.96-18.18%
Burglary60.72-40.00%
Robbery40.48-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-40.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.16100.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.2027.03%
Violence and sexual offences413.77-2.38%
Other theft183.295.88%
Public order121.44-14.29%
Shoplifting120.9671.43%
Theft from the person110.9637.50%
Burglary100.88-33.33%
Robbery90.8012.50%
Vehicle crime80.72-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-68.75%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-80.00%
Drugs10.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.37-30.19%
Other theft172.97-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson161.3645.45%
Burglary151.2825.00%
Public order141.20100.00%
Vehicle crime91.12-35.71%
Theft from the person80.72-46.67%
Robbery80.64-27.27%
Shoplifting70.64250.00%
Bicycle theft50.56400.00%
Drugs30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5316.3629.27%
Violence and sexual offences424.257.69%
Other theft273.3722.73%
Theft from the person152.17275.00%
Vehicle crime141.20133.33%
Burglary121.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.96175.00%
Robbery110.8883.33%
Public order70.88-22.22%
Drugs50.5666.67%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Shoplifting20.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.290.00%
Other theft223.130.00%
Public order91.760.00%
Shoplifting80.720.00%
Robbery60.640.00%
Vehicle crime60.480.00%
Theft from the person40.480.00%
Burglary40.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202452
April 202454
January 202447
December 202337
November 202353
October 202341

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
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 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 202421
January 202418
December 202317
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 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 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202423
April 202427
January 202441
December 202342
November 202342
October 202339

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 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 202311
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 20236

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 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
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 7AF 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. Camberwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Redcar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Paulet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1