BENHILL ROAD, SE5 7LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7LZ

BENHILL ROAD, SE5 7LZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7LZ 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 7LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7LZ, encompassing approximately 13144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE5 7LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19
  • Camberwell Green with total crimes: 12
  • Peckham Grove with total crimes: 9

BENHILL ROAD, SE5 7LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour3710.88-7.50%
Violence and sexual offences242.8114.29%
Other theft151.83150.00%
Drugs111.14175.00%
Vehicle crime90.8450.00%
Burglary80.6860.00%
Shoplifting80.61700.00%
Public order60.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.46500.00%
Bicycle theft60.46200.00%
Theft from the person50.46-61.54%
Robbery50.380.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour408.75-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences213.04-19.23%
Theft from the person131.60-23.53%
Public order80.9960.00%
Other theft60.61-62.50%
Vehicle crime60.4620.00%
Burglary50.46-16.67%
Robbery50.3825.00%
Drugs40.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4610.50206.67%
Violence and sexual offences263.50-27.78%
Theft from the person171.9888.89%
Other theft161.296.67%
Drugs81.22166.67%
Burglary60.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-50.00%
Public order50.380.00%
Robbery40.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-88.89%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.04-2.70%
Other theft152.74-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour151.14-34.78%
Burglary151.14-6.25%
Robbery101.14100.00%
Vehicle crime100.7611.11%
Theft from the person90.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.68-30.77%
Public order50.68-37.50%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.4923.33%
Anti-social behaviour232.81-20.69%
Other theft161.75-38.46%
Burglary161.2260.00%
Theft from the person151.2215.38%
Criminal damage and arson131.1485.71%
Vehicle crime90.9928.57%
Public order80.680.00%
Robbery50.61-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.26-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour292.2845.00%
Other theft262.2173.33%
Theft from the person131.98333.33%
Burglary100.99-16.67%
Robbery90.7612.50%
Public order80.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.61133.33%
Vehicle crime70.530.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Drugs20.15-66.67%
Shoplifting20.15-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.360.00%
Other theft151.520.00%
Burglary121.140.00%
Robbery80.910.00%
Vehicle crime70.610.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Public order60.460.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.230.00%
Shoplifting30.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 202415
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
April 202446
January 202415
December 202323
November 202329
October 202320

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202416
January 202415
December 202316
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202426
January 202436
December 202337
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202417
January 20249
December 202315
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Peckham Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broome Way
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Peckham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 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. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 9. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A202
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Notley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1