SE5 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7LA

SE5 7LA, Southwark has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7LA, encompassing approximately 7602 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 7LA area, explore the SE5 7LA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE5 7LA area, visit the SE5 7LA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE5 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnside Street with total crimes: 8
  • Canal Street with total crimes: 7
  • Broome Way with total crimes: 7

SE5 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.81-11.11%
Other theft163.16700.00%
Theft from the person122.10200.00%
Burglary101.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.32-50.00%
Public order71.32600.00%
Drugs60.920.00%
Robbery50.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66300.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour203.5566.67%
Drugs62.630.00%
Theft from the person40.79-73.33%
Robbery40.5333.33%
Other theft20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.26-33.33%
Public order10.26-85.71%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.31-8.33%
Theft from the person154.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.97-25.00%
Public order71.58-12.50%
Other theft50.92-58.33%
Burglary30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.39200.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-40.00%
Robbery30.39-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.39-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.73140.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.74-11.11%
Other theft122.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.580.00%
Theft from the person91.18-18.18%
Public order81.18-11.11%
Robbery71.05-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.92-28.57%
Burglary30.66-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.685.88%
Violence and sexual offences152.37-57.14%
Theft from the person111.9783.33%
Other theft91.45-47.06%
Robbery91.180.00%
Public order91.18-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1850.00%
Burglary81.18100.00%
Vehicle crime71.0575.00%
Drugs50.9266.67%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.3959.09%
Anti-social behaviour174.60-34.62%
Other theft172.2470.00%
Public order102.24233.33%
Robbery91.32125.00%
Theft from the person61.18-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.79100.00%
Burglary40.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.53-42.86%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.420.00%
Theft from the person162.890.00%
Other theft102.100.00%
Vehicle crime71.320.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
April 202433
January 202436
December 202315
November 202335
October 202322

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202412
January 202416
December 202318
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202415
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 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. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bethwin Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sultan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Grosvenor Park
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Horsman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harding Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Red Lion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Boyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Fielding Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Lytham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Portland Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Addington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1