SE5 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8JB

SE5 8JB, Southwark has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.19 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8JB, encompassing approximately 11413 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (5300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)

SE5 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

SE5 8JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5419.195300.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.5014.71%
Other theft203.42400.00%
Drugs121.75500.00%
Robbery101.0542.86%
Public order100.8842.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.88166.67%
Theft from the person60.70-60.00%
Burglary50.53-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.44150.00%
Vehicle crime50.4466.67%
Other crime40.44300.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.34-24.44%
Violence and sexual offences322.9810.34%
Theft from the person152.807.14%
Robbery71.31250.00%
Public order70.61-36.36%
Burglary60.61-53.85%
Other theft40.53-80.95%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.8440.62%
Violence and sexual offences293.94-23.68%
Other theft212.5410.53%
Theft from the person141.8427.27%
Burglary131.23-7.14%
Shoplifting121.149.09%
Public order111.05-8.33%
Vehicle crime40.96-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-66.67%
Robbery20.26-75.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.42-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour323.33-3.03%
Other theft192.8011.76%
Burglary141.660.00%
Vehicle crime141.2355.56%
Public order121.2320.00%
Shoplifting111.0583.33%
Theft from the person110.96-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.96-30.77%
Robbery80.7933.33%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Bicycle theft30.26-40.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.0751.72%
Anti-social behaviour333.86-15.38%
Other theft172.89-34.62%
Burglary141.4927.27%
Criminal damage and arson131.238.33%
Theft from the person121.14-14.29%
Public order101.0566.67%
Vehicle crime90.88-18.18%
Robbery60.79-40.00%
Shoplifting60.53200.00%
Bicycle theft50.53400.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3914.6377.27%
Violence and sexual offences293.42-9.38%
Other theft262.5423.81%
Theft from the person142.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.23300.00%
Burglary111.05120.00%
Vehicle crime110.9637.50%
Robbery100.9625.00%
Public order60.88-25.00%
Drugs30.53-40.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.800.00%
Other theft211.930.00%
Public order81.840.00%
Vehicle crime80.700.00%
Robbery80.700.00%
Shoplifting80.700.00%
Drugs50.700.00%
Burglary50.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
April 202445
January 202432
December 202333
November 202339
October 202322

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
April 202429
January 202438
December 202344
November 202329
October 202332

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202413
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 202414
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 10 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 202421
January 202419
December 202317
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Peckham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 8. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 12. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. A202
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1