THE LIMES, SE5 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8LN

THE LIMES, SE5 8LN, Southwark has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8LN, encompassing approximately 4265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE5 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chadwick Road with total crimes: 6
  • Quorn Road with total crimes: 5
  • Azenby Road with total crimes: 4

THE LIMES, SE5 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.96-13.33%
Vehicle crime113.05450.00%
Other theft52.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-60.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Theft from the person40.94300.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Robbery20.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.0887.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.52-16.67%
Robbery62.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.81-20.00%
Drugs51.88400.00%
Vehicle crime41.17-69.23%
Burglary40.94100.00%
Theft from the person20.94-66.67%
Robbery20.47-75.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.6463.64%
Vehicle crime134.22116.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.05100.00%
Robbery82.34300.00%
Other theft61.88-25.00%
Theft from the person61.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41400.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.08-31.25%
Other theft82.58-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-16.67%
Burglary31.170.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.426.67%
Vehicle crime93.7528.57%
Other theft92.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1120.00%
Theft from the person31.41200.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.080.00%
Vehicle crime73.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chadwick Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Quorn Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Azenby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bromar Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pytchley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Soames Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Edgar Kail Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 10. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Shenley Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Draymans Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Danby Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Avondale Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Everthorpe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oxenford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Copleston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Oswyth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1