SE5 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8LB

SE5 8LB, Southwark has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.95 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8LB, encompassing approximately 6022 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SE5 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Ferndene Road with total crimes: 7

SE5 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.9562.50%
Theft from the person134.3262.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.16-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.49600.00%
Robbery71.16-30.00%
Public order61.16500.00%
Other theft51.000.00%
Drugs40.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-20.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.660.00%
Robbery101.830.00%
Theft from the person81.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%

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 person20.500.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.660.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Other theft40.66300.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.11-10.34%
Theft from the person164.32166.67%
Vehicle crime122.66100.00%
Other theft71.99-12.50%
Robbery51.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-50.00%
Public order50.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.2911.54%
Anti-social behaviour104.8266.67%
Other theft81.6614.29%
Vehicle crime61.3350.00%
Theft from the person61.000.00%
Robbery41.0033.33%
Public order30.6650.00%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.9618.18%
Other theft74.32133.33%
Theft from the person61.16500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-25.00%
Burglary51.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime40.66100.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.650.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
April 202416
January 202426
December 202329
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20242
April 20242
January 202416
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Denmark Hill
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ferndene Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Anderton Close
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromar Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pytchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Chadwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 13. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Shenley Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Oswyth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lettsom Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1