SE5 8GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8GD

SE5 8GD, Southwark has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8GD 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 8GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8GD, encompassing approximately 4948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Robbery: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

SE5 8GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Anderton Close with total crimes: 4

SE5 8GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery1010.1042.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.0275.00%
Theft from the person71.4116.67%
Vehicle crime71.41600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery76.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.410.00%
Theft from the person61.21500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-14.29%
Robbery31.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-40.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.20-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.09100.00%
Theft from the person82.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.62133.33%
Vehicle crime51.41-16.67%
Robbery41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Other theft10.40-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.5040.00%
Shoplifting61.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.21-14.29%
Theft from the person61.21100.00%
Vehicle crime61.21100.00%
Robbery41.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61200.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6616.67%
Robbery61.41500.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-62.50%
Theft from the person30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.620.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ferndene Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Royal George Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Dylways
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Sunray Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burrow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Denmark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1