SE5 7TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 7TW

SE5 7TW, Southwark has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.13 per 1,000 population. This SE5 7TW 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 7TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 7TW, encompassing approximately 4307 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)

SE5 7TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Canal Street with total crimes: 7
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 7

SE5 7TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2221.134.76%
Violence and sexual offences145.11-41.67%
Theft from the person133.25333.33%
Other theft103.0266.67%
Burglary102.32150.00%
Robbery62.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39400.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Drugs30.93-62.50%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour215.5740.00%
Drugs84.88-11.11%
Other theft61.86-25.00%
Burglary41.39-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Theft from the person30.70-66.67%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.5087.50%
Theft from the person93.4812.50%
Burglary92.09200.00%
Drugs92.09125.00%
Other theft82.090.00%
Public order41.86100.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-57.14%
Robbery20.70-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.3421.74%
Anti-social behaviour86.50-46.67%
Other theft81.8660.00%
Theft from the person81.86-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Drugs41.16300.00%
Burglary30.93-62.50%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.5764.29%
Anti-social behaviour155.347.14%
Theft from the person93.4880.00%
Burglary82.09700.00%
Public order61.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3925.00%
Robbery51.16-37.50%
Other theft51.16-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour143.25-41.67%
Other theft93.25125.00%
Robbery82.09100.00%
Public order51.86150.00%
Theft from the person51.16-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.23-90.91%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.570.00%
Burglary114.180.00%
Theft from the person82.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202415
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202324

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
April 202428
January 202428
December 202323
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 3. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Peckham Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St George'S Way
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bibury Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newent Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Comfort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Portland Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Caldew Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Notley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sam King Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Owgan Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Southampton Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Tilson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Pearse Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1