VICARAGE GROVE, SE5 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7LW

VICARAGE GROVE, SE5 7LW, Southwark has recorded a total of 203 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.39 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7LW, encompassing approximately 12387 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (5300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)

SE5 7LW 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

VICARAGE GROVE, SE5 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5416.395300.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.3613.16%
Violence and sexual offences283.4721.74%
Other theft152.26275.00%
Drugs111.21450.00%
Robbery100.8966.67%
Public order90.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.73166.67%
Vehicle crime60.650.00%
Theft from the person50.48-61.54%
Bicycle theft50.40150.00%
Burglary40.40-20.00%
Other crime40.32300.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour389.12-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences233.07-14.81%
Theft from the person131.86-18.75%
Public order81.05-11.11%
Robbery60.65200.00%
Vehicle crime60.4850.00%
Burglary50.48-44.44%
Other theft40.40-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.1943.75%
Violence and sexual offences273.71-25.00%
Other theft192.1811.76%
Theft from the person161.5377.78%
Shoplifting121.299.09%
Burglary90.97-35.71%
Public order90.73-10.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-75.00%
Robbery20.24-77.78%
Drugs20.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.16-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.56-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour322.91-3.03%
Other theft172.586.25%
Burglary141.377.69%
Criminal damage and arson121.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime110.9710.00%
Shoplifting110.8983.33%
Public order100.890.00%
Robbery90.8128.57%
Theft from the person90.73-30.77%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft30.24-40.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.0529.41%
Anti-social behaviour333.55-17.50%
Other theft162.66-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson151.2915.38%
Theft from the person131.210.00%
Burglary131.0544.44%
Vehicle crime101.05-16.67%
Public order100.8111.11%
Robbery70.81-22.22%
Shoplifting60.57200.00%
Bicycle theft50.48400.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.1381.82%
Violence and sexual offences343.236.25%
Other theft262.7423.81%
Theft from the person132.10225.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.05333.33%
Vehicle crime121.0550.00%
Burglary90.9780.00%
Public order90.7328.57%
Robbery90.7312.50%
Drugs40.73-20.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.580.00%
Other theft211.780.00%
Vehicle crime81.700.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Shoplifting80.650.00%
Public order70.650.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Burglary50.400.00%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202438
April 202446
January 202432
December 202333
November 202340
October 202322

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202416
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
April 202427
January 202436
December 202344
November 202334
October 202332

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 202412
December 202315
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202419
January 202417
December 202316
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7LW 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. Peckham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 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. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 11. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 28. A202
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Horsnell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1