SE5 7BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7BF

SE5 7BF, Southwark has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.67 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7BF 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 7BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7BF, encompassing approximately 13014 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: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)

SE5 7BF 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 7BF 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 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5415.675300.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.15-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences343.0754.55%
Other theft192.61280.00%
Robbery91.460.00%
Burglary70.6975.00%
Public order70.540.00%
Theft from the person60.54-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.46200.00%
Drugs60.46100.00%
Bicycle theft50.46150.00%
Other crime50.38400.00%
Vehicle crime50.38150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour428.76-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences223.23-21.43%
Theft from the person131.698.33%
Robbery91.00125.00%
Public order70.69-41.67%
Other theft50.54-76.19%
Burglary40.38-50.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4311.5372.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.30-34.88%
Other theft212.150.00%
Theft from the person121.610.00%
Public order120.929.09%
Shoplifting120.920.00%
Burglary80.92-27.27%
Robbery40.61-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.31-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.752.38%
Anti-social behaviour253.300.00%
Other theft211.9210.53%
Theft from the person121.619.09%
Shoplifting120.9271.43%
Public order110.92-26.67%
Burglary110.85-21.43%
Robbery90.8512.50%
Vehicle crime80.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.61-57.14%
Bicycle theft40.46-20.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.23-34.21%
Other theft191.92-29.63%
Public order151.4687.50%
Burglary141.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.0855.56%
Theft from the person111.08-26.67%
Vehicle crime80.85-27.27%
Robbery80.61-20.00%
Shoplifting70.61250.00%
Bicycle theft50.54400.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.230.00%
Other theft272.920.00%
Theft from the person152.070.00%
Vehicle crime111.150.00%
Burglary100.850.00%
Robbery100.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.770.00%
Public order80.690.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Drugs30.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202442
April 202443
January 202425
December 202325
November 202338

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
April 202428
January 202443
December 202342
November 202342

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 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

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202421
January 202421
December 202319
November 202327

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.67 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 20239

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.17 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

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.67 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7BF 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. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Camberwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 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. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. New Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1