SUNSET ROAD, SE5 8EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8EA

SUNSET ROAD, SE5 8EA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE5 postcode area, which has experienced 358 crimes and a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE5 8EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8EA, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE5 8EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 5
  • Casino Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Basingdon Way with total crimes: 2

SUNSET ROAD, SE5 8EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.920.00%
Theft from the person72.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08300.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.43-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-14.29%
Theft from the person31.780.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-80.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6783.33%
Vehicle crime103.27233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.08200.00%
Shoplifting41.780.00%
Robbery31.19-40.00%
Theft from the person30.89-40.00%
Burglary10.89-75.00%
Other theft10.30-87.50%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.1660.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.7850.00%
Drugs51.78400.00%
Theft from the person51.4925.00%
Robbery51.49-16.67%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.4850.00%
Vehicle crime62.67-64.71%
Robbery61.78500.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Burglary41.19100.00%
Theft from the person41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-75.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1712.48240.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.05-62.50%
Other theft51.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-72.73%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.760.00%
Vehicle crime53.270.00%
Robbery41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 202316

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
September 20231

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 202317
September 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ferndene Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Casino Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Poplar Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Matlock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Oakbank Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Alderton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kemerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Finsen Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Denmark Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Crossthwaite Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sunray Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dorchester Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Dorchester Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Royal George Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Heron Road
    Total1
    Other crime1