CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8RQ

CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5 8RQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8RQ, encompassing approximately 7356 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SE5 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Maude Road with total crimes: 4

CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6031.58%
Anti-social behaviour113.4037.50%
Theft from the person91.5028.57%
Vehicle crime71.22600.00%
Other theft60.950.00%
Public order50.82400.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Robbery40.54-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.930.00%
Robbery92.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.220.00%
Theft from the person71.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.140.00%

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 person20.41-33.33%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.480.00%
Burglary92.040.00%
Other theft61.22500.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.680.00%
Public order50.680.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.10-20.69%
Vehicle crime153.13275.00%
Theft from the person142.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.09133.33%
Public order60.95100.00%
Other theft50.82-37.50%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.9216.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.94140.00%
Other theft81.6314.29%
Theft from the person71.09133.33%
Vehicle crime40.95-42.86%
Burglary40.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Public order30.4150.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.700.00%
Other theft73.4040.00%
Vehicle crime70.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.82-16.67%
Robbery40.680.00%
Theft from the person30.5450.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.400.00%
Other theft50.820.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
April 20243
January 202414
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202415
January 202423
December 202329
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Denmark Hill
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Canning Cross
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Vestry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Shenley Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 7. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Grovelands Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Dog Kennel Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stories Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Stories Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mc Neil Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Oswyth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Crofton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lettsom Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Love Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1