LOWTH ROAD, SE5 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9EX

LOWTH ROAD, SE5 9EX, Southwark has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.78 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9EX, encompassing approximately 11172 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (2550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (113.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)

SE5 9EX 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

LOWTH ROAD, SE5 9EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5319.782550.00%
Violence and sexual offences494.74113.04%
Anti-social behaviour344.39-10.53%
Other theft263.04550.00%
Public order122.339.09%
Robbery91.0750.00%
Theft from the person70.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.6375.00%
Vehicle crime70.63250.00%
Burglary60.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.54400.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Drugs20.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.298.57%
Violence and sexual offences233.40-39.47%
Public order112.06-21.43%
Theft from the person110.9837.50%
Burglary80.9833.33%
Robbery60.7250.00%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.36100.00%
Other theft40.36-84.00%
Shoplifting20.36-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.05-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.40-16.67%
Other theft253.1347.06%
Public order142.240.00%
Shoplifting121.250.00%
Theft from the person81.07-27.27%
Burglary60.72100.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-53.85%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.9356.25%
Anti-social behaviour424.4827.27%
Other theft173.76-19.05%
Public order141.52100.00%
Vehicle crime131.2518.18%
Shoplifting121.1633.33%
Theft from the person111.07175.00%
Robbery60.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-20.00%
Burglary30.36-70.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3312.98-28.26%
Violence and sexual offences322.95-40.74%
Other theft212.86-16.00%
Vehicle crime111.8822.22%
Burglary100.98100.00%
Shoplifting90.90800.00%
Public order70.81-12.50%
Robbery60.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-58.33%
Theft from the person40.45-80.00%
Bicycle theft40.36-20.00%
Drugs20.36-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour464.8339.39%
Other theft254.120.00%
Theft from the person202.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.79200.00%
Vehicle crime91.07-25.00%
Public order80.81-27.27%
Robbery70.7216.67%
Drugs70.63600.00%
Bicycle theft50.63400.00%
Burglary50.45-16.67%
Shoplifting10.45-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.030.00%
Other theft252.950.00%
Vehicle crime122.240.00%
Public order111.070.00%
Shoplifting80.980.00%
Robbery60.720.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Theft from the person40.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202423
April 202438
January 202450
December 202332
November 202354
October 202345

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202438
April 202435
January 202442
December 202333
November 202346
October 202333

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
April 202425
January 202417
December 202321
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20242
April 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202414
January 202414
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 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 9EX 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. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Flodden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    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. County Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1