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

Overview of Crime in SE5 9LD

MCDOWALL ROAD, SE5 9LD, Southwark has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.15 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9LD 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 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9LD, encompassing approximately 10224 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (5200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)

SE5 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

MCDOWALL ROAD, SE5 9LD 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 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5320.155200.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.1879.17%
Anti-social behaviour384.212.70%
Other theft193.72280.00%
Theft from the person91.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.880.00%
Public order80.7814.29%
Robbery70.78-12.50%
Burglary60.6820.00%
Vehicle crime50.5966.67%
Other crime40.49300.00%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.1723.33%
Violence and sexual offences243.62-4.00%
Theft from the person92.3528.57%
Robbery80.88166.67%
Public order70.78-53.33%
Other theft50.68-72.22%
Burglary50.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-40.00%
Drugs30.2950.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.10-91.67%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.62-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences252.93-39.02%
Other theft182.4550.00%
Public order151.7650.00%
Shoplifting121.470.00%
Theft from the person71.17-30.00%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-16.67%
Other crime30.4950.00%
Robbery30.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.7920.59%
Anti-social behaviour334.01-8.33%
Other theft123.23-36.84%
Shoplifting121.1750.00%
Public order101.1742.86%
Theft from the person100.98100.00%
Robbery60.98-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.59-25.00%
Burglary40.59-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-69.23%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.26-12.20%
Violence and sexual offences343.52-17.07%
Other theft193.33-5.00%
Burglary141.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.3785.71%
Vehicle crime81.270.00%
Shoplifting80.78700.00%
Public order70.7840.00%
Robbery70.68-22.22%
Theft from the person50.68-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.49-25.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4115.8424.24%
Violence and sexual offences414.017.89%
Other theft204.0117.65%
Theft from the person141.96250.00%
Robbery91.3728.57%
Vehicle crime80.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.7875.00%
Burglary70.6875.00%
Public order50.68-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.20-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.30-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.72-2.94%
Other theft173.23-19.05%
Vehicle crime91.66350.00%
Public order90.8850.00%
Shoplifting80.88300.00%
Robbery70.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68100.00%
Theft from the person40.39-55.56%
Burglary40.39-63.64%
Drugs20.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.910.00%
Other theft213.330.00%
Burglary112.050.00%
Theft from the person91.080.00%
Drugs60.880.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 202314
November 20237
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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
September 20231

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 202314
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
April 202425
January 202441
December 202334
November 202341
October 202338
September 202340

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
April 202430
January 202433
December 202336
November 202341
October 202333
September 202334

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20241
January 20244
December 202313
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202418
January 202412
December 202319
November 202320
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20241
April 202412
January 202412
December 20238
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orpheus Street
    Total47
    Shoplifting42
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wren Road
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A202
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bullace Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Councillor Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Redcar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Scena Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Flodden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wyndham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 27. County Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blucher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1