SE5 9BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9BZ

SE5 9BZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.14 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9BZ 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 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9BZ, encompassing approximately 9687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

SE5 9BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Lowth Road with total crimes: 9

SE5 9BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.14110.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.34-8.70%
Other theft172.17466.67%
Public order91.7512.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.9333.33%
Vehicle crime80.83700.00%
Shoplifting80.83300.00%
Burglary70.83-30.00%
Theft from the person60.720.00%
Robbery60.6250.00%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.370.00%
Burglary102.060.00%
Public order81.030.00%
Theft from the person60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.620.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.74-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour213.41-38.24%
Other theft152.1766.67%
Public order71.55-22.22%
Theft from the person70.7216.67%
Vehicle crime60.72-57.14%
Burglary40.6233.33%
Robbery40.4133.33%
Shoplifting20.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-83.33%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.6631.25%
Anti-social behaviour344.3470.00%
Vehicle crime143.5155.56%
Public order91.45200.00%
Other theft90.93-25.00%
Shoplifting80.9360.00%
Theft from the person60.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6250.00%
Drugs40.6233.33%
Burglary30.41-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.31200.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.30-31.03%
Other theft122.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime91.24-10.00%
Burglary70.930.00%
Shoplifting50.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.41-57.14%
Robbery30.310.00%
Drugs30.31-40.00%
Public order30.31-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.10-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.6911.63%
Anti-social behaviour294.9538.10%
Other theft142.99-17.65%
Vehicle crime101.45-9.09%
Theft from the person101.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0380.00%
Burglary70.93-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.72133.33%
Drugs50.72400.00%
Public order50.52-50.00%
Shoplifting40.52100.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.9019.44%
Anti-social behaviour214.44-38.24%
Other theft172.1741.67%
Vehicle crime111.7557.14%
Public order101.1466.67%
Burglary81.03-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.52-40.00%
Theft from the person20.31-80.00%
Shoplifting20.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-80.00%
Robbery10.10-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.720.00%
Other theft123.510.00%
Theft from the person101.240.00%
Burglary91.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.930.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Public order60.720.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Bicycle theft50.520.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
April 202421
January 202434
December 202320
November 202329
October 202321
September 202334

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202420
April 202433
January 202442
December 202332
November 202348
October 202343
September 202336

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Northway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Valmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Knatchbull Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1