GROVE LANE, SE5 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8BJ

GROVE LANE, SE5 8BJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8BJ, encompassing approximately 5928 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SE5 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 7

GROVE LANE, SE5 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4871.43%
Theft from the person144.0575.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.36-12.50%
Other theft51.180.00%
Public order50.84400.00%
Vehicle crime50.84150.00%
Robbery50.84-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.100.00%
Robbery92.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.520.00%
Theft from the person81.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 person20.510.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.848.00%
Theft from the person154.55114.29%
Vehicle crime132.53160.00%
Other theft72.19-12.50%
Public order61.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.01-33.33%
Robbery41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67300.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.968.70%
Anti-social behaviour94.22125.00%
Other theft81.5233.33%
Theft from the person71.3575.00%
Vehicle crime51.1866.67%
Robbery40.84100.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.77-8.00%
Other theft63.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Burglary40.6733.33%
Theft from the person40.67300.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Robbery20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202414
January 202427
December 202325
November 202323
October 202325

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20242
April 20242
January 202415
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8BJ 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ferndene Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lettsom Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1