SEARS STREET, SE5 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7JL

SEARS STREET, SE5 7JL, Southwark has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7JL, encompassing approximately 10774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE5 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canal Street with total crimes: 7
  • Broome Way with total crimes: 7
  • Crown Street with total crimes: 7

SEARS STREET, SE5 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.35-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.76-32.00%
Other theft141.58250.00%
Theft from the person121.30300.00%
Burglary61.11500.00%
Public order60.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56200.00%
Vehicle crime30.280.00%
Robbery30.28-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour256.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences202.32-33.33%
Robbery81.86166.67%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Other theft40.37-33.33%
Theft from the person30.37-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.2850.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Burglary10.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Public order10.09-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.80-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour152.78-16.67%
Theft from the person101.3925.00%
Public order70.9375.00%
Other theft60.65-25.00%
Burglary50.56-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.4650.00%
Robbery30.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.28-60.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.566.90%
Anti-social behaviour182.8812.50%
Robbery91.6780.00%
Burglary90.84-25.00%
Other theft80.84100.00%
Theft from the person80.74-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.46-68.75%
Public order40.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Drugs20.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.49-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson162.69166.67%
Anti-social behaviour161.49-11.11%
Burglary121.4933.33%
Public order121.11100.00%
Theft from the person91.1112.50%
Robbery50.84-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.46-37.50%
Other theft40.46-77.78%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.9539.13%
Anti-social behaviour182.97-21.74%
Other theft181.67157.14%
Burglary91.6712.50%
Vehicle crime80.8414.29%
Theft from the person80.74-20.00%
Public order60.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5650.00%
Robbery60.56200.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%
Other crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.130.00%
Theft from the person102.130.00%
Burglary80.930.00%
Other theft70.740.00%
Vehicle crime70.650.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 202316
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
April 202415
January 202418
December 202316
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202430
January 202431
December 202329
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

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

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 2. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Crown Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sultan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Horsman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Boyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Addington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. New Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Urlwin Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bethwin Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Rust Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wyndham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blucher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1