RUST SQUARE, SE5 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7LG

RUST SQUARE, SE5 7LG, Southwark has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7LG, encompassing approximately 10051 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SE5 7LG 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

RUST SQUARE, SE5 7LG 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 offences2410.35-17.24%
Other theft162.39220.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.59-30.00%
Theft from the person121.39140.00%
Burglary91.19800.00%
Public order70.90600.00%
Drugs50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50300.00%
Robbery30.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.30200.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.76-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour202.8925.00%
Other theft51.99-37.50%
Theft from the person50.50-50.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Robbery50.5066.67%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Public order10.30-87.50%
Other crime10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.16-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.98-15.79%
Theft from the person101.5911.11%
Other theft80.99-27.27%
Public order80.8033.33%
Robbery30.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Burglary20.20-60.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.9438.46%
Anti-social behaviour193.585.56%
Other theft111.8937.50%
Theft from the person91.09-10.00%
Robbery70.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70-41.67%
Public order60.70-25.00%
Burglary50.60-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-33.33%
Drugs10.20-88.89%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.74-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour182.59-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson121.7971.43%
Burglary111.1922.22%
Theft from the person101.0942.86%
Drugs90.99350.00%
Other theft80.90-42.86%
Public order80.80-27.27%
Vehicle crime50.80-28.57%
Robbery50.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.2351.85%
Anti-social behaviour234.08-25.81%
Other theft142.2940.00%
Public order111.39175.00%
Burglary91.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90133.33%
Theft from the person70.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime70.700.00%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.080.00%
Theft from the person142.690.00%
Other theft101.390.00%
Burglary90.990.00%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Public order40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 202416
January 202419
December 202318
November 202323
October 202331

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202430
January 202436
December 202326
November 202341
October 202327

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7LG 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. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bethwin Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wyndham Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sultan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Sir John Kirk Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Toulon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 23. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Red Lion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Boyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Portland Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Addington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. New Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Public order1