DENMARK HILL ESTATE, SE5 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8HJ

DENMARK HILL ESTATE, SE5 8HJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8HJ, encompassing approximately 5352 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 8HJ area, explore the SE5 8HJ 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 (181.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Robbery: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE5 8HJ 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 ESTATE, SE5 8HJ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.63181.82%
Theft from the person125.799.09%
Robbery92.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.68350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6875.00%
Other theft71.310.00%
Public order61.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
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 offences118.970.00%
Theft from the person112.05450.00%
Robbery92.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
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 person20.56-33.33%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.710.00%
Other theft113.741000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.050.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
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 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.95-10.00%
Theft from the person135.0444.44%
Public order82.43100.00%
Vehicle crime71.4975.00%
Robbery51.310.00%
Other theft50.93-58.33%
Shoplifting30.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-25.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-60.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
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 offences3015.88-21.05%
Other theft125.6033.33%
Theft from the person92.2480.00%
Shoplifting61.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12150.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Public order40.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7533.33%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Drugs20.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.7635.71%
Other theft97.10-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.68-28.57%
Robbery50.93400.00%
Public order50.930.00%
Theft from the person50.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.020.00%
Other theft105.230.00%
Vehicle crime71.870.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
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 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202411
April 202420
January 202427
December 202330
November 202338
October 202328

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20242
April 20243
January 202413
December 20239
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 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
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 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 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 20235

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

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 8HJ 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. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Dylways
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Sunray Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1