SE5 9DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9DW

SE5 9DW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9DW 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 9DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9DW, encompassing approximately 7259 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SE5 9DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Carew Street with total crimes: 7
  • Kenbury Street with total crimes: 6

SE5 9DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.91120.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.55-14.29%
Shoplifting112.481000.00%
Public order71.5275.00%
Vehicle crime70.960.00%
Burglary70.96-12.50%
Other theft60.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8320.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Theft from the person20.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.890.00%
Burglary82.070.00%
Drugs51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Theft from the person40.550.00%
Other theft30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.50-52.78%
Anti-social behaviour152.34-28.57%
Other theft92.07125.00%
Vehicle crime71.24-12.50%
Burglary60.9650.00%
Public order40.83100.00%
Robbery40.5533.33%
Theft from the person30.55-57.14%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.96-4.55%
Vehicle crime82.89-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.10133.33%
Theft from the person70.96133.33%
Shoplifting60.96200.00%
Other theft40.83-50.00%
Burglary40.55-33.33%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences2412.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour223.3157.14%
Vehicle crime113.0337.50%
Other theft81.520.00%
Burglary61.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-62.50%
Public order30.41-57.14%
Theft from the person30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-83.33%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.052.86%
Anti-social behaviour144.96-46.15%
Vehicle crime81.93-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.1014.29%
Other theft81.10-20.00%
Public order71.100.00%
Bicycle theft60.96200.00%
Theft from the person40.83100.00%
Shoplifting40.55100.00%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.41-57.14%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.820.00%
Vehicle crime133.580.00%
Other theft101.790.00%
Burglary71.380.00%
Public order70.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.960.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202415
April 202417
January 202436
December 202324
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
April 202415
January 202421
December 202322
November 202314
October 202326

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Coldharbour Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tram Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Fiveways Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Paulet Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ridgway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Northway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Camberwell Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Knatchbull Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hilda Lockert Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Elam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Burton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Templar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lilford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1