MCDOWALL ROAD, SE5 9JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9JS

MCDOWALL ROAD, SE5 9JS, Southwark has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.71 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9JS 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 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9JS, encompassing approximately 10172 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (4900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)

SE5 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Camberwell Green with total crimes: 12

MCDOWALL ROAD, SE5 9JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5016.714900.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.9278.95%
Anti-social behaviour293.34-9.38%
Other theft132.85160.00%
Burglary61.280.00%
Theft from the person60.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59500.00%
Vehicle crime60.59200.00%
Robbery50.59-28.57%
Public order50.490.00%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Drugs20.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour328.9523.08%
Violence and sexual offences193.15-5.00%
Robbery71.8775.00%
Burglary60.6950.00%
Theft from the person60.59-14.29%
Other theft50.59-58.33%
Drugs50.49400.00%
Public order50.49-54.55%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-90.91%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.72-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences202.56-39.39%
Other theft121.9733.33%
Public order111.1857.14%
Shoplifting111.08-8.33%
Theft from the person71.0816.67%
Vehicle crime70.6975.00%
Burglary40.69100.00%
Robbery40.39-20.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.2411.54%
Shoplifting122.8571.43%
Other theft91.18-18.18%
Public order70.8840.00%
Theft from the person60.69200.00%
Robbery50.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-50.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Burglary20.20-81.82%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.81-25.71%
Violence and sexual offences222.56-31.25%
Burglary112.16266.67%
Other theft111.08-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.0842.86%
Vehicle crime80.9833.33%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Public order50.6966.67%
Robbery40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person20.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3511.6029.63%
Violence and sexual offences323.4414.29%
Other theft153.1536.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.4740.00%
Vehicle crime60.69-45.45%
Theft from the person60.59100.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Drugs40.39300.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Robbery30.29-25.00%
Public order30.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.750.00%
Vehicle crime112.650.00%
Other theft111.080.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Burglary40.390.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202419
April 202420
January 202433
December 202322
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
April 202426
January 202429
December 202326
November 202335
October 202327

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 20237
October 20235

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Councillor Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Redcar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Flodden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 22. County Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Valmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Camberwell New Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1