BLANCHEDOWNE, SE5 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8HT

BLANCHEDOWNE, SE5 8HT, Southwark has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8HT, encompassing approximately 4712 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Robbery: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE5 8HT 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

BLANCHEDOWNE, SE5 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery89.1260.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.70133.33%
Vehicle crime71.49600.00%
Theft from the person61.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75.52600.00%
Robbery51.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.88-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4920.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-33.33%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.70100.00%
Theft from the person82.1260.00%
Vehicle crime61.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2766.67%
Robbery31.06-25.00%
Shoplifting30.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Other theft20.64-60.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.490.00%
Other theft51.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.06-28.57%
Theft from the person51.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06300.00%
Robbery40.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 offences75.73133.33%
Robbery61.49200.00%
Other theft51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-50.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.090.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.060.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

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 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 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 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8HT 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. Dylways
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Acland Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Monclar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Sunray Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Basingdon Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Deepdene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Denmark Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Blanchedowne
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Domett Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Woodfarrs
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sunset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1