THE HAMLET, SE5 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8AW

THE HAMLET, SE5 8AW, Southwark has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8AW 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 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8AW, encompassing approximately 5177 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Robbery: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

SE5 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

THE HAMLET, SE5 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2990.00%
Theft from the person133.6744.44%
Robbery102.5111.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.93-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.55200.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Public order40.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.930.00%
Robbery91.740.00%
Theft from the person91.74350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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 person20.580.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.510.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
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 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.334.76%
Theft from the person124.2571.43%
Robbery62.320.00%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Other theft51.16-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.58-40.00%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.710.00%
Other theft94.0650.00%
Theft from the person71.7475.00%
Robbery61.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1650.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Burglary50.97400.00%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Public order30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.660.00%
Other theft64.060.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202413
January 202422
December 202321
November 202321

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 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 202412
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8AW 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
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    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. Bromar Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pytchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 12. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dylways
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1