SE5 9EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9EW

SE5 9EW, Southwark has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.36 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9EW 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 9EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9EW, encompassing approximately 10061 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 9EW area, explore the SE5 9EW 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 (103.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (2550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)

SE5 9EW 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 9EW 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 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6123.36103.33%
Shoplifting536.062550.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.2716.00%
Other theft262.88766.67%
Public order162.5877.78%
Robbery111.59120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.09125.00%
Theft from the person80.89-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.80250.00%
Burglary50.70-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.04-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour252.980.00%
Public order92.48-47.06%
Theft from the person90.8912.50%
Burglary70.8975.00%
Robbery50.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.50100.00%
Other theft30.40-86.96%
Drugs30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.20-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.51-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour254.17-16.67%
Other theft232.4815.00%
Public order172.2921.43%
Shoplifting121.699.09%
Theft from the person81.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.80-66.67%
Burglary40.500.00%
Robbery30.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.2918.60%
Anti-social behaviour305.0720.00%
Other theft202.980.00%
Vehicle crime151.9966.67%
Public order141.49100.00%
Theft from the person121.39300.00%
Shoplifting111.1937.50%
Robbery61.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Burglary40.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.01-28.33%
Anti-social behaviour254.27-16.67%
Other theft202.48-13.04%
Burglary101.9966.67%
Vehicle crime90.99-10.00%
Shoplifting80.89700.00%
Public order70.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-64.29%
Robbery40.50-33.33%
Theft from the person30.40-85.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-40.00%
Drugs30.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6018.6815.38%
Anti-social behaviour305.9625.00%
Other theft232.98-11.54%
Theft from the person202.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.99100.00%
Vehicle crime101.3911.11%
Public order60.99-33.33%
Robbery60.6050.00%
Burglary60.60-14.29%
Drugs60.60500.00%
Bicycle theft50.60400.00%
Shoplifting10.50-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.210.00%
Other theft265.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.580.00%
Vehicle crime92.390.00%
Public order90.890.00%
Shoplifting80.890.00%
Burglary70.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.700.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
April 202425
January 202430
December 202325
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20243
April 202423
January 202420
December 202320
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20242
April 202412
January 202411
December 20238
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202430
April 202442
January 202451
December 202343
November 202360
October 202352

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202417
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
January 202412
December 20233
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 9EW 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. Denmark Hill
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Love Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1