SE5 8UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 8UA

SE5 8UA, Southwark has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This SE5 8UA 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 8UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 8UA, encompassing approximately 11417 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)

SE5 8UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peckham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Havil Street with total crimes: 5
  • Peckham Grove with total crimes: 4

SE5 8UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.853.70%
Vehicle crime132.45160.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.14-42.11%
Drugs90.96350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7950.00%
Other theft60.53500.00%
Burglary50.5325.00%
Shoplifting50.44400.00%
Robbery40.44100.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Bicycle theft40.35300.00%
Public order40.35-20.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

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 behaviour276.83-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.36-32.14%
Vehicle crime51.66-37.50%
Public order50.4425.00%
Burglary40.44-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.35100.00%
Theft from the person40.35-73.33%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Other theft10.18-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.0787.50%
Violence and sexual offences282.63-9.68%
Theft from the person152.45275.00%
Burglary111.31-26.67%
Other theft80.96-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.70-42.86%
Drugs40.7033.33%
Public order40.3533.33%
Bicycle theft30.35-25.00%
Robbery20.26-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-81.82%

In January 2024, 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 offences3110.69-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour162.72-27.27%
Burglary151.40-6.25%
Vehicle crime141.3155.56%
Criminal damage and arson111.23-8.33%
Other theft110.960.00%
Robbery70.96250.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Theft from the person40.35-60.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Public order30.26-40.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.1210.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.8946.67%
Burglary161.9345.45%
Criminal damage and arson121.4050.00%
Other theft111.05-35.29%
Theft from the person100.96100.00%
Vehicle crime90.8850.00%
Public order50.79150.00%
Bicycle theft40.44100.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery20.18-60.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.553.45%
Other theft172.6370.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.497.14%
Burglary111.31120.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9633.33%
Vehicle crime60.70-25.00%
Theft from the person50.53150.00%
Robbery50.4466.67%
Shoplifting40.44100.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-50.00%
Drugs20.18-71.43%
Public order20.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.540.00%
Other theft101.230.00%
Vehicle crime80.880.00%
Drugs70.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.610.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
April 202430
January 202416
December 202322
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20248
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202415
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 202428
January 202431
December 202333
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

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
August 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Peckham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 2. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 3. Peckham Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Maude Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Vestry Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brunswick Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Vicarage Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Mary Datchelor Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Southampton Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Linnell Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cactus Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Crane Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Dagmar Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Benhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Camberwell Glebe
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Horsnell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1