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

Overview of Crime in SE5 8QW

PECKHAM ROAD, SE5 8QW, Southwark has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.31 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8QW, encompassing approximately 12092 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (4600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)

SE5 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16

PECKHAM ROAD, SE5 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4714.314600.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.8915.38%
Violence and sexual offences272.4822.73%
Other theft122.231100.00%
Vehicle crime110.99175.00%
Drugs100.91233.33%
Public order80.83100.00%
Robbery70.6640.00%
Burglary60.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5050.00%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.33-77.78%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.19-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences222.15-4.35%
Theft from the person91.82-35.71%
Robbery50.74150.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-50.00%
Public order40.33-50.00%
Burglary40.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.33100.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-33.33%
Other theft10.17-93.33%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.75105.56%
Violence and sexual offences233.06-28.12%
Other theft151.907.14%
Theft from the person141.2427.27%
Burglary121.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.99-42.86%
Public order80.660.00%
Drugs50.6625.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-25.00%
Robbery20.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-80.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.58-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour182.65-47.06%
Burglary151.49-6.25%
Vehicle crime141.2475.00%
Other theft141.16-6.67%
Theft from the person111.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.910.00%
Public order80.83-20.00%
Robbery60.6650.00%
Drugs40.5033.33%
Bicycle theft40.3333.33%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.9844.44%
Anti-social behaviour343.2378.95%
Burglary162.8160.00%
Other theft151.32-25.00%
Theft from the person111.24-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson100.9111.11%
Public order100.83150.00%
Vehicle crime80.83-11.11%
Robbery40.66-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Drugs30.2550.00%
Shoplifting30.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.08-12.90%
Other theft202.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.6518.75%
Theft from the person141.57600.00%
Burglary101.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.83125.00%
Vehicle crime90.74-25.00%
Robbery90.7428.57%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Public order40.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs20.17-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.560.00%
Other theft161.320.00%
Vehicle crime121.320.00%
Robbery70.990.00%
Burglary60.580.00%
Shoplifting60.500.00%
Public order60.500.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.410.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202412
January 202415
December 202316
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202437
January 202418
December 202334
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
April 202423
January 202432
December 202339
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 202414
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Peckham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 5. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 7. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Horsnell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Owgan Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Brunswick Villas
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Sedgmoor Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Stanswood Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1