SE5 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8AZ

SE5 8AZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.44 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8AZ, encompassing approximately 6958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (91.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (4100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)

SE5 8AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19

SE5 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.4491.30%
Shoplifting426.324100.00%
Other theft196.041800.00%
Theft from the person152.7336.36%
Anti-social behaviour152.16-6.25%
Vehicle crime102.16400.00%
Robbery101.44150.00%
Public order101.4442.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.4433.33%
Burglary41.150.00%
Bicycle theft40.57300.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.310.00%
Theft from the person112.30450.00%
Public order71.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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 person20.43-60.00%
Public order10.29-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.230.00%
Other theft184.601700.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.590.00%
Burglary72.440.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Theft from the person51.010.00%
Robbery40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.27-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour255.8919.05%
Theft from the person153.59200.00%
Vehicle crime152.16200.00%
Public order132.16116.67%
Other theft131.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.87125.00%
Shoplifting41.29-42.86%
Robbery40.5733.33%
Burglary40.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.67-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour216.1816.67%
Other theft133.02-23.53%
Shoplifting71.870.00%
Public order61.010.00%
Burglary60.8620.00%
Theft from the person50.86-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-60.00%
Robbery30.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.2625.58%
Anti-social behaviour187.7628.57%
Other theft172.5930.77%
Theft from the person112.44266.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.58233.33%
Robbery61.44500.00%
Vehicle crime60.86-14.29%
Public order60.86-14.29%
Burglary50.86-28.57%
Drugs40.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.5750.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.6634.38%
Anti-social behaviour146.18-33.33%
Other theft132.018.33%
Public order71.87-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.01133.33%
Burglary71.0175.00%
Theft from the person31.01-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-62.50%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-60.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.600.00%
Other theft123.020.00%
Theft from the person101.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.440.00%
Public order81.150.00%
Bicycle theft51.150.00%
Robbery40.720.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20242
April 20245
January 202415
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202417
January 202425
December 202321
November 202318
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202413
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202423
April 202432
January 202441
December 202343
November 202354
October 202343
September 202332

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
January 202415
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8AZ 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. Denmark Hill
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ferndene Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Lettsom Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Love Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1