DENMARK HILL, SE5 8EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8EH

DENMARK HILL, SE5 8EH, Southwark has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8EH 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 8EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8EH, encompassing approximately 5279 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SE5 8EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 8

DENMARK HILL, SE5 8EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.42172.73%
Theft from the person155.6836.36%
Robbery92.84-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.70350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7040.00%
Other theft71.330.00%
Public order61.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1466.67%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.660.00%
Theft from the person112.08450.00%
Robbery102.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Public order30.57200.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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 person20.57-33.33%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.470.00%
Other theft113.411000.00%
Robbery42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.34-13.33%
Theft from the person134.9262.50%
Vehicle crime82.46100.00%
Public order81.52100.00%
Robbery51.520.00%
Other theft50.95-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Shoplifting30.76-50.00%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-60.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.91-23.08%
Other theft125.6833.33%
Theft from the person82.2760.00%
Shoplifting61.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14150.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Public order40.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7633.33%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.9634.48%
Other theft97.39-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.70-37.50%
Robbery50.95400.00%
Public order50.95-16.67%
Theft from the person50.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.930.00%
Other theft105.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.890.00%
Public order61.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
April 202418
January 202426
December 202330
November 202339
October 202329

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 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 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8EH 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. Ferndene Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Northway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dylways
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 13. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1