SE5 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8SD

SE5 8SD, Southwark has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.78 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8SD, encompassing approximately 10331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (79.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)

SE5 8SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19

SE5 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6124.7879.41%
Shoplifting545.902600.00%
Anti-social behaviour395.23-4.88%
Other theft313.77675.00%
Public order153.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.45233.33%
Robbery100.9766.67%
Theft from the person90.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime70.87133.33%
Bicycle theft60.68200.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Drugs40.4833.33%
Other crime40.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.58-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences343.97-22.73%
Theft from the person153.2936.36%
Public order121.45-25.00%
Robbery61.1650.00%
Burglary50.58-16.67%
Other theft40.48-86.21%
Vehicle crime30.39-40.00%
Drugs30.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.19-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.5215.38%
Violence and sexual offences444.36-21.43%
Other theft294.2638.10%
Public order162.816.67%
Shoplifting121.550.00%
Theft from the person111.1610.00%
Burglary61.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.58-54.55%
Robbery40.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-40.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Drugs20.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.299.80%
Anti-social behaviour395.4239.29%
Other theft213.77-12.50%
Public order152.0325.00%
Shoplifting121.4520.00%
Vehicle crime111.1622.22%
Theft from the person101.0625.00%
Robbery80.9714.29%
Burglary70.77-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-66.67%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.81-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour284.94-30.00%
Other theft242.71-4.00%
Burglary152.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.4515.38%
Public order121.4571.43%
Shoplifting101.16400.00%
Vehicle crime90.97-30.77%
Theft from the person80.87-61.90%
Robbery70.77-36.36%
Bicycle theft40.6833.33%
Drugs10.39-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6321.1026.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.1017.65%
Other theft253.87-16.67%
Theft from the person212.42320.00%
Vehicle crime132.03116.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.26333.33%
Burglary121.2671.43%
Robbery111.16120.00%
Public order71.06-41.67%
Drugs60.68100.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.840.00%
Other theft303.290.00%
Public order122.900.00%
Shoplifting81.160.00%
Burglary70.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Theft from the person50.580.00%
Robbery50.480.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 51.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202434
April 202444
January 202456
December 202351
November 202363
October 202350

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202315
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20244
April 202429
January 202421
December 202324
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202321
October 20235

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202441
April 202445
January 202439
December 202328
November 202340
October 202334

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 202315
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202416
January 202415
December 202312
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20242
April 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. D'Eynsford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 19. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Paulet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1