LOVE WALK, SE5 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8AD

LOVE WALK, SE5 8AD, Southwark has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.34 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8AD 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 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8AD, encompassing approximately 9363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 8AD area, explore the SE5 8AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)

SE5 8AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19

LOVE WALK, SE5 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6027.3471.43%
Shoplifting546.412600.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.772.94%
Other theft303.741400.00%
Public order143.2016.67%
Theft from the person121.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime101.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0766.67%
Robbery101.0711.11%
Bicycle theft71.07600.00%
Drugs50.75150.00%
Burglary40.53-20.00%
Other crime40.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.740.00%
Theft from the person183.63800.00%
Public order121.921100.00%
Robbery91.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.32-84.62%
Public order10.21-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4318.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.590.00%
Other theft274.382600.00%
Public order142.880.00%
Theft from the person131.500.00%
Shoplifting121.390.00%
Burglary81.280.00%
Robbery40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5622.43-13.85%
Anti-social behaviour355.9812.90%
Other theft233.74-4.17%
Public order192.4658.33%
Theft from the person182.0363.64%
Vehicle crime171.9270.00%
Shoplifting111.8257.14%
Robbery81.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.85-38.46%
Burglary50.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.93-2.99%
Anti-social behaviour316.94-3.12%
Other theft243.31-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson132.56-7.14%
Public order121.3950.00%
Theft from the person111.28-47.62%
Vehicle crime101.17-16.67%
Burglary101.0725.00%
Robbery71.07-30.00%
Shoplifting70.75250.00%
Bicycle theft40.75300.00%
Drugs20.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6722.6419.64%
Anti-social behaviour327.1645.45%
Other theft293.42-3.33%
Theft from the person213.10320.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.24250.00%
Vehicle crime121.5071.43%
Robbery101.28100.00%
Burglary81.0714.29%
Public order80.85-33.33%
Drugs60.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.620.00%
Other theft305.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.200.00%
Public order122.350.00%
Shoplifting81.280.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Vehicle crime70.750.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Theft from the person50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 202417
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
April 202443
January 202435
December 202331
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202435
April 202441
January 202456
December 202365
November 202367
October 202356

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202423
December 202324
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20241
April 202414
January 202419
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20242
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20242
April 202413
January 202418
December 202311
November 202321
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Denmark Hill
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1