SE5 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7HF

SE5 7HF, Southwark has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.39 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7HF, encompassing approximately 6717 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 7HF area, explore the SE5 7HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)

SE5 7HF 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
  • Peckham Grove with total crimes: 9

SE5 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3620.3920.00%
Vehicle crime195.36216.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.83-34.48%
Other theft112.83266.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.64400.00%
Burglary101.49233.33%
Theft from the person81.49166.67%
Drugs71.19133.33%
Bicycle theft51.04400.00%
Shoplifting40.74300.00%
Public order40.60-50.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.470.00%
Public order84.320.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.57-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour314.9182.35%
Theft from the person164.61700.00%
Drugs122.38300.00%
Vehicle crime61.79-45.45%
Burglary50.89-61.54%
Other theft50.74-61.54%
Robbery40.74-33.33%
Public order20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.4223.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.51-10.53%
Burglary132.53-38.10%
Other theft131.9462.50%
Vehicle crime111.94120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6416.67%
Robbery61.04500.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45-77.78%
Public order20.30-75.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.977.14%
Burglary214.47250.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.1318.75%
Theft from the person92.83200.00%
Other theft81.34-38.46%
Public order81.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1950.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.9912.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.17-58.97%
Other theft132.3885.71%
Burglary61.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-37.50%
Drugs40.740.00%
Robbery40.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-50.00%
Shoplifting40.60100.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.720.00%
Vehicle crime81.190.00%
Other theft71.190.00%
Burglary61.040.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
April 202431
January 202417
December 202319
November 202316
October 202339

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202416
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
April 202433
January 202437
December 202330
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 202321
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7HF 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. Peckham Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 6. Blake'S Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 16. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Southampton Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newent Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Corbden Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Crane Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1