PECKHAM ROAD, SE5 8PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8PX

PECKHAM ROAD, SE5 8PX, Southwark has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8PX 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 8PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8PX, encompassing approximately 8265 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)

SE5 8PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peckham Road with total crimes: 15
  • Grummant Road with total crimes: 13
  • Havil Street with total crimes: 5

PECKHAM ROAD, SE5 8PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.2434.48%
Vehicle crime174.72183.33%
Violence and sexual offences152.06-31.82%
Drugs101.81233.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.21100.00%
Theft from the person80.9760.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Burglary60.73100.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Shoplifting40.60300.00%
Bicycle theft40.48300.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2910.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.510.00%
Vehicle crime62.660.00%
Public order60.730.00%
Theft from the person50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.1289.47%
Violence and sexual offences334.36-2.94%
Theft from the person153.99200.00%
Burglary111.8137.50%
Vehicle crime91.330.00%
Robbery51.09-16.67%
Drugs50.60150.00%
Public order40.6033.33%
Other theft40.48-73.33%
Bicycle theft20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.7913.33%
Anti-social behaviour194.11-24.00%
Other theft152.30114.29%
Vehicle crime91.8150.00%
Burglary81.09-33.33%
Robbery60.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-14.29%
Theft from the person50.73-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.6033.33%
Public order30.48-62.50%
Drugs20.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.31-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour253.6347.06%
Burglary123.02140.00%
Public order81.45300.00%
Other theft70.97-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson70.8516.67%
Vehicle crime60.85-33.33%
Theft from the person60.7350.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.75-51.43%
Other theft132.0685.71%
Vehicle crime91.5712.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.0950.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Drugs40.60-20.00%
Theft from the person40.48300.00%
Shoplifting40.48100.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.46-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences314.2319.23%
Vehicle crime83.7514.29%
Other theft70.97-46.15%
Drugs50.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Burglary20.36-77.78%
Public order20.24-60.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.440.00%
Other theft133.150.00%
Burglary91.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Public order50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202415
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202429
April 202436
January 202419
December 202325
November 202317
October 202335
September 202345

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
April 202433
January 202434
December 202330
November 202331
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Peckham Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grummant Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 4. Peckham Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Azenby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Shenley Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 14. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 16. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crofton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Sumner Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Corbden Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Crane Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Watts Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1