SE5 7PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7PX

SE5 7PX, Southwark has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7PX 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 7PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7PX, encompassing approximately 9000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE5 7PX 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
  • Albany Mews with total crimes: 6

SE5 7PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.22-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences131.67-18.75%
Theft from the person121.44500.00%
Other theft111.33120.00%
Vehicle crime61.22100.00%
Robbery60.67-14.29%
Burglary50.67400.00%
Public order40.5633.33%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Drugs30.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.33200.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.7861.54%
Violence and sexual offences162.33-44.83%
Drugs71.78-12.50%
Robbery70.78133.33%
Other theft50.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Public order30.33-57.14%
Theft from the person20.33-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.3326.09%
Theft from the person153.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.670.00%
Drugs81.44300.00%
Public order70.8975.00%
Other theft60.78-25.00%
Burglary60.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-62.50%
Robbery30.33-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.2235.29%
Anti-social behaviour132.560.00%
Theft from the person91.440.00%
Other theft81.0060.00%
Vehicle crime80.8960.00%
Burglary80.89-11.11%
Robbery70.8975.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-50.00%
Public order40.56-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Drugs20.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.78-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.89-18.75%
Public order111.4457.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.2242.86%
Theft from the person91.11125.00%
Burglary91.0050.00%
Other theft51.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime50.56-28.57%
Robbery40.56-50.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.220.00%
Other theft151.780.00%
Robbery81.670.00%
Public order70.890.00%
Vehicle crime70.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.780.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Theft from the person40.670.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
April 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202429
January 202423
December 202317
November 202320

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202315

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 7PX 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. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Peckham Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newent Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Comfort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Portland Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Addington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. New Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Rust Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Notley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Sam King Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Horsnell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Owgan Close
    Total1
    Burglary1