SE5 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8QA

SE5 8QA, Southwark has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8QA, encompassing approximately 10043 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

SE5 8QA 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

SE5 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.1551.85%
Vehicle crime174.08240.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.69-26.32%
Drugs111.39450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1020.00%
Other theft60.600.00%
Theft from the person50.600.00%
Robbery40.5033.33%
Shoplifting40.40300.00%
Burglary40.400.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.67-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.69-38.71%
Vehicle crime51.89-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.50400.00%
Theft from the person50.50-61.54%
Public order40.50100.00%
Burglary40.40-60.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Drugs20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.15-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour303.0950.00%
Theft from the person132.99116.67%
Burglary101.29-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.00-42.86%
Other theft70.80-30.00%
Drugs50.7066.67%
Robbery30.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%
Public order20.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.45-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour203.19-16.67%
Vehicle crime141.99133.33%
Burglary141.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.3925.00%
Other theft101.000.00%
Theft from the person61.00-14.29%
Robbery50.60150.00%
Bicycle theft40.5033.33%
Public order40.40-50.00%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.4850.00%
Burglary122.39100.00%
Other theft101.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.0014.29%
Public order80.80300.00%
Theft from the person70.8040.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-14.29%
Drugs40.60100.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-25.00%
Robbery20.30-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.16-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour162.79-48.39%
Other theft141.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3940.00%
Vehicle crime70.70-12.50%
Burglary60.70200.00%
Robbery60.60100.00%
Theft from the person50.60400.00%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Shoplifting40.40100.00%
Drugs20.40-71.43%
Public order20.20100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.090.00%
Vehicle crime83.090.00%
Other theft80.800.00%
Drugs70.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
April 202430
January 202420
December 202324
November 202316
October 202331

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202431
January 202432
December 202335
November 202328
October 202331

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 8QA 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. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Azenby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Shenley Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 13. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crofton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Crane Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1