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

Overview of Crime in SE5 7LY

VICARAGE GROVE, SE5 7LY, Southwark has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.94 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7LY, encompassing approximately 13109 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 7LY area, explore the SE5 7LY 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: (42) incidents (13.51% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE5 7LY 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 7LY 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 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5415.945300.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.1213.51%
Violence and sexual offences303.2025.00%
Other theft182.29260.00%
Drugs121.37300.00%
Burglary80.9260.00%
Public order80.6114.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.61166.67%
Vehicle crime80.6160.00%
Robbery80.6133.33%
Other crime40.61300.00%
Theft from the person40.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft40.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour378.70-17.78%
Violence and sexual offences242.82-11.11%
Theft from the person141.83-12.50%
Public order71.07-30.00%
Robbery60.5350.00%
Burglary50.46-16.67%
Other theft50.38-73.68%
Vehicle crime50.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Drugs30.2350.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4511.21114.29%
Violence and sexual offences273.43-35.71%
Other theft192.06-13.64%
Theft from the person161.4545.45%
Public order101.2225.00%
Shoplifting100.7625.00%
Burglary60.76-60.00%
Robbery40.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.31-63.64%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-81.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.745.00%
Other theft223.2037.50%
Anti-social behaviour211.68-25.00%
Burglary151.60-16.67%
Theft from the person111.14-26.67%
Vehicle crime110.8410.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.84-31.25%
Robbery100.8466.67%
Public order80.76-27.27%
Shoplifting80.61100.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Bicycle theft30.23-25.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.1211.11%
Anti-social behaviour283.05-17.65%
Burglary182.1480.00%
Other theft161.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson161.2260.00%
Theft from the person151.220.00%
Public order111.1422.22%
Vehicle crime100.84-9.09%
Robbery60.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.46300.00%
Shoplifting40.31100.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.1212.50%
Anti-social behaviour342.7561.90%
Other theft282.5947.37%
Theft from the person152.14150.00%
Vehicle crime111.1410.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.84150.00%
Burglary100.7642.86%
Public order90.7628.57%
Robbery90.690.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Drugs30.23-40.00%
Shoplifting20.23-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.440.00%
Other theft191.600.00%
Vehicle crime101.450.00%
Robbery90.760.00%
Public order70.690.00%
Burglary70.530.00%
Shoplifting70.530.00%
Theft from the person60.530.00%
Drugs50.460.00%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 202415
December 202318
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202437
April 202445
January 202421
December 202328
November 202334
October 202321

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 202419
January 202422
December 202316
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
April 202427
January 202442
December 202340
November 202336
October 202332

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 202411
December 202316
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
April 202416
January 202411
December 202315
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7LY 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. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Peckham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 8. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 24. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1