SE5 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8BQ

SE5 8BQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8BQ, encompassing approximately 5426 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE5 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

SE5 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.6480.95%
Theft from the person167.0045.45%
Other theft132.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.4011.11%
Public order91.8480.00%
Robbery81.6614.29%
Vehicle crime71.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2920.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.610.00%
Theft from the person113.87450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.030.00%
Robbery71.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.290.00%
Public order50.92400.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 person20.55-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.610.00%
Other theft134.611200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.400.00%
Theft from the person41.660.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.18-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.82-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.0833.33%
Vehicle crime142.95250.00%
Theft from the person132.58116.67%
Public order122.40200.00%
Other theft92.21-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Burglary40.74-33.33%
Robbery30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.03-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour126.6320.00%
Other theft112.2110.00%
Theft from the person62.03-45.45%
Burglary61.1120.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-20.00%
Public order40.74-20.00%
Robbery40.7433.33%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4920.0853.12%
Theft from the person119.03450.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.030.00%
Other theft101.8411.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.84100.00%
Burglary51.1166.67%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Public order50.92-16.67%
Drugs30.920.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.900.00%
Other theft91.840.00%
Public order61.660.00%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20249
January 202416
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20242
April 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
April 202413
March 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
April 202425
January 202433
December 202336
November 202349
October 202332

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Denmark Hill
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ferndene Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lettsom Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Love Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1