SE5 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8EL

SE5 8EL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.71 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8EL, encompassing approximately 5130 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE5 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Bessemer Road with total crimes: 9

SE5 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.71210.00%
Theft from the person156.0425.00%
Vehicle crime102.92900.00%
Other theft101.950.00%
Robbery81.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.36100.00%
Public order61.1750.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person129.75500.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.340.00%
Robbery91.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.750.00%
Public order41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
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 person20.58-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.720.00%
Other theft124.681100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.340.00%
Theft from the person41.170.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-85.71%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.59-13.33%
Theft from the person115.0737.50%
Vehicle crime92.14125.00%
Public order81.75100.00%
Other theft71.56-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-20.00%
Robbery40.78-20.00%
Burglary30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.40-23.08%
Other theft115.8537.50%
Theft from the person82.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5666.67%
Robbery50.97150.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78100.00%
Public order40.78-20.00%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Drugs20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.2034.48%
Other theft87.60-27.27%
Theft from the person81.56700.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-40.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.2826.09%
Other theft115.65175.00%
Vehicle crime62.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1725.00%
Public order50.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-85.71%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.670.00%
Theft from the person74.480.00%
Public order71.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202410
April 202424
January 202426
December 202330
November 202339
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 202412
March 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 8EL 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. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ferndene Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Dylways
    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