SE5 8EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8EW

SE5 8EW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8EW 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 8EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8EW, encompassing approximately 3687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE5 8EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 8
  • Royal George Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Dylways with total crimes: 3

SE5 8EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1011.66900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.71125.00%
Robbery62.44100.00%
Theft from the person51.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Public order31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63300.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.900.00%
Theft from the person31.90-40.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-80.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1012.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7116.67%
Theft from the person51.900.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Robbery31.08-40.00%
Other theft20.81-71.43%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.90200.00%
Drugs51.63400.00%
Robbery51.3625.00%
Theft from the person51.3625.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.08-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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 offences99.49125.00%
Vehicle crime62.44-60.00%
Other theft51.6325.00%
Robbery41.36100.00%
Theft from the person41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1510.030.00%
Other theft44.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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
September 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 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
October 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ferndene Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Royal George Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dylways
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Sunray Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Matlock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haredale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Oakbank Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Herne Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Deerdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Denmark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dorchester Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Poplar Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1