SE5 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7HW

SE5 7HW, Southwark has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7HW, encompassing approximately 12112 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE5 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camberwell Green with total crimes: 12
  • Tillings Close with total crimes: 11
  • Broome Way with total crimes: 7

SE5 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.3312.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.31-19.35%
Other theft152.06200.00%
Theft from the person101.2442.86%
Burglary70.83600.00%
Public order60.58100.00%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33300.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.3350.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.60-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences252.56-7.41%
Robbery82.06166.67%
Theft from the person70.66-41.67%
Other theft50.58-37.50%
Drugs40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.33200.00%
Public order30.25-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Burglary10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.59112.50%
Violence and sexual offences272.81-12.90%
Theft from the person122.2371.43%
Public order100.99150.00%
Other theft80.83-11.11%
Robbery30.66-57.14%
Shoplifting30.25200.00%
Burglary30.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.25-60.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.013.33%
Anti-social behaviour162.560.00%
Other theft91.3212.50%
Burglary80.74-27.27%
Theft from the person70.66-30.00%
Robbery70.5875.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-16.67%
Public order40.41-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-81.25%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.82-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson162.48433.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.32-44.83%
Burglary111.3222.22%
Public order110.91120.00%
Theft from the person100.9142.86%
Other theft80.83-65.22%
Vehicle crime60.66-33.33%
Robbery40.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.8247.83%
Anti-social behaviour292.81-6.45%
Other theft232.39155.56%
Vehicle crime91.9012.50%
Burglary90.7450.00%
Theft from the person70.74-30.00%
Robbery50.5866.67%
Public order50.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.560.00%
Theft from the person101.900.00%
Other theft90.830.00%
Vehicle crime80.740.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
April 202434
January 202416
December 202316
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
April 202427
January 202431
December 202330
November 202334
October 202323

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202323
October 20239

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 202316
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crown Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Wyndham Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sultan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Addington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. New Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Rust Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blucher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A202
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1