SE5 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8AN

SE5 8AN, Southwark has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8AN, encompassing approximately 5364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Robbery: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

SE5 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

SE5 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.42125.00%
Theft from the person133.3644.44%
Robbery102.4211.11%
Vehicle crime81.86700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery98.200.00%
Theft from the person91.68350.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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 person20.560.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.240.00%
Robbery41.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.120.00%
Theft from the person133.7362.50%
Robbery62.420.00%
Vehicle crime61.12100.00%
Other theft51.12-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Shoplifting30.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.050.00%
Other theft113.7383.33%
Theft from the person82.05100.00%
Robbery61.4920.00%
Shoplifting51.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Burglary40.930.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.570.00%
Other theft63.730.00%
Robbery51.12400.00%
Theft from the person40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.950.00%
Other theft63.730.00%
Vehicle crime61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202412
January 202420
December 202320
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20242
April 20242
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Denmark Hill
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ferndene Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Dylways
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 11. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1