SE5 8BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8BX

SE5 8BX, Southwark has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8BX 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 8BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8BX, encompassing approximately 4921 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 8BX area, explore the SE5 8BX 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

SE5 8BX 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
  • Quorn Road with total crimes: 5

SE5 8BX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.4690.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.8644.44%
Theft from the person132.6485.71%
Robbery102.6411.11%
Other theft52.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 offences109.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.030.00%
Robbery91.830.00%
Theft from the person71.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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 person20.610.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.050.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.20-83.33%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.070.00%
Theft from the person144.47180.00%
Robbery132.84116.67%
Vehicle crime72.64-12.50%
Other theft61.42-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Burglary40.81100.00%
Public order40.8133.33%
Shoplifting30.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.43-15.38%
Other theft114.4710.00%
Vehicle crime82.24100.00%
Robbery61.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2220.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Theft from the person51.020.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.4113.04%
Other theft105.2842.86%
Robbery62.030.00%
Theft from the person51.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.02-20.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.670.00%
Other theft71.830.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202415
January 202422
December 202322
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 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
October 20231

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20242
April 20242
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20232
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8BX 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. Quorn Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bromar Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pytchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 13. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Dylways
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 16. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Burrow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. St Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1