GROVE PARK, SE5 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8LT

GROVE PARK, SE5 8LT, Southwark has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.49 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8LT 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 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8LT, encompassing approximately 6322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

SE5 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 15
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Azenby Road with total crimes: 4

GROVE PARK, SE5 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.2744.44%
Theft from the person92.0680.00%
Vehicle crime71.42250.00%
Other theft61.110.00%
Public order50.95400.00%
Drugs40.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-40.00%
Robbery20.47-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.850.00%
Robbery81.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Theft from the person50.79150.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 person20.470.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.070.00%
Burglary82.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.270.00%
Drugs50.950.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.16-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.23-6.90%
Vehicle crime164.27220.00%
Theft from the person132.5385.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.06-30.00%
Other theft61.11-14.29%
Public order60.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95150.00%
Robbery40.7933.33%
Burglary30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

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 offences2911.3911.54%
Anti-social behaviour104.59100.00%
Theft from the person71.58133.33%
Other theft71.1116.67%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Robbery30.79200.00%
Burglary30.47-40.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.33-7.14%
Other theft64.11200.00%
Vehicle crime50.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.79-37.50%
Burglary50.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Theft from the person30.47200.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.430.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
April 202417
January 202427
December 202329
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 202416
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
April 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 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
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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
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 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

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 20243
August 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 8LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Denmark Hill
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Azenby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Chadwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Shenley Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Albrighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Oswyth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lettsom Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1