DOWSON CLOSE, SE5 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8AS

DOWSON CLOSE, SE5 8AS, Southwark has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8AS, encompassing approximately 4200 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Robbery: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE5 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Anderton Close with total crimes: 4

DOWSON CLOSE, SE5 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1012.1442.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.9075.00%
Theft from the person71.6716.67%
Vehicle crime71.67600.00%
Shoplifting21.67100.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery77.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-45.45%
Theft from the person61.43500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.5757.14%
Violence and sexual offences102.62-16.67%
Robbery32.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.95100.00%
Theft from the person82.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.90133.33%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Robbery41.190.00%
Shoplifting30.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.48-71.43%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.9575.00%
Shoplifting61.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.43-25.00%
Theft from the person61.43100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4366.67%
Robbery41.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1433.33%
Robbery61.90200.00%
Other theft41.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-62.50%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.430.00%
Other theft51.430.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ferndene Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Royal George Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Dylways
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Sunray Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Burrow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. St Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Denmark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Robbery1