SE5 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7HN

SE5 7HN, Southwark has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.56 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7HN 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (5500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)

SE5 7HN 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 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5615.565500.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.36-5.13%
Violence and sexual offences352.8829.63%
Other theft192.72280.00%
Public order111.48120.00%
Burglary80.86300.00%
Robbery70.62-22.22%
Drugs60.54200.00%
Theft from the person50.47-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.39400.00%
Other crime40.39300.00%
Bicycle theft30.3150.00%
Vehicle crime30.2350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 behaviour3611.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.800.00%
Other theft202.640.00%
Theft from the person81.560.00%
Public order80.620.00%
Vehicle crime80.620.00%
Robbery80.620.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Shoplifting70.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Drugs40.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
April 202442
January 202425
December 202323
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
April 202430
January 202441
December 202342
November 202339
October 202334

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202418
January 202415
December 202317
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 202319
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

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
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7HN 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. Crown Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Addington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. New Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Rust Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wyndham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1