SE5 7BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7BA

SE5 7BA, Southwark has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.58 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7BA 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 7BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7BA, encompassing approximately 12844 residents.

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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: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)

SE5 7BA 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 7BA 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 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5416.585300.00%
Anti-social behaviour464.204.55%
Violence and sexual offences343.5847.83%
Other theft192.65280.00%
Robbery91.480.00%
Public order80.7014.29%
Burglary70.6275.00%
Theft from the person70.54-46.15%
Drugs70.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.54200.00%
Bicycle theft50.47150.00%
Other crime50.39400.00%
Vehicle crime50.39150.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour449.11-6.38%
Violence and sexual offences233.43-20.69%
Theft from the person131.798.33%
Robbery91.01125.00%
Public order70.70-41.67%
Other theft50.54-77.27%
Burglary40.39-50.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4712.3034.29%
Violence and sexual offences293.66-36.96%
Other theft222.264.76%
Theft from the person121.710.00%
Public order120.939.09%
Shoplifting120.930.00%
Burglary80.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.62-44.44%
Robbery40.39-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.092.22%
Anti-social behaviour353.5812.90%
Other theft212.7216.67%
Theft from the person121.639.09%
Burglary120.93-14.29%
Shoplifting120.9371.43%
Public order110.93-26.67%
Robbery90.8612.50%
Vehicle crime90.7012.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.70-57.14%
Bicycle theft40.47-20.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime20.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.949.76%
Anti-social behaviour313.50-34.04%
Other theft182.41-33.33%
Public order151.4087.50%
Burglary141.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.0916.67%
Theft from the person111.09-26.67%
Vehicle crime80.86-33.33%
Robbery80.62-20.00%
Shoplifting70.62250.00%
Bicycle theft50.54400.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour4715.2620.51%
Violence and sexual offences413.667.89%
Other theft273.1928.57%
Theft from the person152.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.17200.00%
Vehicle crime120.9333.33%
Burglary120.93200.00%
Robbery100.9325.00%
Public order80.780.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Shoplifting20.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.225.41%
Violence and sexual offences383.04-11.63%
Other theft212.96-16.00%
Vehicle crime91.63350.00%
Public order80.70-20.00%
Robbery80.62100.00%
Shoplifting80.62300.00%
Theft from the person60.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Drugs40.310.00%
Burglary40.31-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.3150.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.350.00%
Other theft252.880.00%
Burglary151.950.00%
Theft from the person121.170.00%
Public order100.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.310.00%
Drugs40.310.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202444
April 202447
January 202435
December 202331
November 202347
October 202339
September 202337

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202422
January 202421
December 202318
November 202327
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
April 202429
January 202446
December 202345
November 202341
October 202338
September 202343

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 202312
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 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
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7BA 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. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Camberwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Camberwell Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1