SE5 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9BQ

SE5 9BQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9BQ, encompassing approximately 10121 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 9BQ area, explore the SE5 9BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE5 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowth Road with total crimes: 9
  • Carew Street with total crimes: 7
  • Kenbury Street with total crimes: 6

SE5 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.10118.18%
Anti-social behaviour192.37-9.52%
Other theft71.88133.33%
Burglary70.69-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.69600.00%
Public order60.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5966.67%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Robbery20.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.4261.54%
Violence and sexual offences112.07-21.43%
Burglary81.0960.00%
Robbery60.79100.00%
Drugs50.59400.00%
Other theft30.49-50.00%
Public order30.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.22-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.38-40.91%
Public order71.2840.00%
Other theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.59-45.45%
Burglary50.59150.00%
Theft from the person40.49-20.00%
Robbery30.4050.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.8941.18%
Anti-social behaviour222.3737.50%
Vehicle crime112.1710.00%
Other theft61.0920.00%
Public order50.590.00%
Theft from the person50.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4925.00%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Burglary20.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.10-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.01-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour161.68-15.79%
Vehicle crime101.5842.86%
Burglary80.9933.33%
Other theft50.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-33.33%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.19-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour192.670.00%
Other theft101.880.00%
Theft from the person70.99250.00%
Vehicle crime70.69-46.15%
Burglary60.69-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.59-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.59150.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Public order10.20-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.060.00%
Vehicle crime131.880.00%
Other theft101.280.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Public order70.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202414
January 202424
December 202317
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202413
January 202422
December 202316
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Valmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Flodden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Halsmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Calais Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Brief Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Knatchbull Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Elam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Burton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Templar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lilford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Styles Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1