SE5 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7HN

SE5 7HN, Southwark has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE5 postcode area, which has experienced 358 crimes and a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE5 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7HN, encompassing approximately 12856 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

SE5 7HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camberwell Green with total crimes: 14
  • Bullace Row with total crimes: 10
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 8

SE5 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour398.48-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences273.03-10.00%
Theft from the person122.109.09%
Robbery90.93125.00%
Other theft50.70-72.22%
Public order50.39-54.55%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.16-50.00%
Drugs20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.0568.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.27-26.83%
Other theft182.3320.00%
Public order111.4022.22%
Theft from the person110.86-15.38%
Shoplifting110.8622.22%
Burglary60.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-33.33%
Robbery40.31-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-50.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.28-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour253.198.70%
Other theft151.94-11.76%
Theft from the person131.17-7.14%
Burglary101.01-33.33%
Public order90.78-40.00%
Robbery90.7012.50%
Shoplifting90.70125.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-89.47%
Drugs20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.467.69%
Anti-social behaviour233.27-34.29%
Criminal damage and arson191.79216.67%
Other theft171.48-32.00%
Burglary151.3250.00%
Public order151.1787.50%
Theft from the person141.170.00%
Vehicle crime91.0928.57%
Robbery80.70-11.11%
Bicycle theft40.62100.00%
Shoplifting40.31100.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.7614.71%
Anti-social behaviour353.03-2.78%
Other theft252.7225.00%
Theft from the person141.9475.00%
Burglary101.0942.86%
Robbery90.7812.50%
Public order80.700.00%
Vehicle crime70.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.54200.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Drugs30.23-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Shoplifting20.16-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.5920.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.80-15.00%
Other theft202.64-9.09%
Theft from the person81.56-20.00%
Public order80.6214.29%
Vehicle crime80.62300.00%
Robbery80.62300.00%
Burglary70.62-53.33%
Shoplifting70.54133.33%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Drugs40.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.110.00%
Other theft222.330.00%
Burglary151.710.00%
Theft from the person101.170.00%
Public order70.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.230.00%
Shoplifting30.230.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202430
January 202441
December 202342
November 202339
October 202334
September 202340

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
April 202442
January 202425
December 202323
November 202335
October 202336
September 202330

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 202319
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202418
January 202415
December 202317
November 202325
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202411
January 20249
December 202315
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camberwell Green
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Bullace Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wren Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Camberwell Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. D'Eynsford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Tillings Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 9. Station Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Brisbane Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lomond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Camberwell Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Addington Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Church Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 16. Broome Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Crown Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wyndham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cottage Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sam King Walk
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Sears Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Rust Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bowyer Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Comber Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A202
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Picton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Durfey Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1