SE5 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9LW

SE5 9LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9LW, encompassing approximately 9388 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE5 9LW area, explore the SE5 9LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE5 9LW area, visit the SE5 9LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (118.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE5 9LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Tillings Close with total crimes: 11
  • Carew Street with total crimes: 7

SE5 9LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.31118.75%
Anti-social behaviour313.7310.71%
Shoplifting103.30900.00%
Burglary71.07-12.50%
Theft from the person70.75133.33%
Vehicle crime70.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75200.00%
Other theft50.640.00%
Robbery50.53-28.57%
Other crime40.53300.00%
Public order40.43-20.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.957.69%
Violence and sexual offences162.98-30.43%
Burglary81.70166.67%
Robbery70.85133.33%
Other theft50.75-50.00%
Public order50.53-50.00%
Drugs50.53400.00%
Theft from the person30.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.11-90.91%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.08-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences232.77-36.11%
Shoplifting112.450.00%
Public order101.1766.67%
Other theft101.0742.86%
Vehicle crime71.0775.00%
Theft from the person50.75-16.67%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-80.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.2571.43%
Anti-social behaviour273.8312.50%
Shoplifting112.8837.50%
Other theft71.17-41.67%
Public order60.7520.00%
Theft from the person60.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-37.50%
Robbery40.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.43-50.00%
Burglary40.43-66.67%
Drugs30.430.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.40-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences212.56-32.26%
Burglary122.24300.00%
Other theft121.2820.00%
Shoplifting81.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8514.29%
Vehicle crime80.8533.33%
Robbery60.8550.00%
Public order50.64150.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.403.33%
Anti-social behaviour293.307.41%
Other theft103.09-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.0740.00%
Vehicle crime60.75-40.00%
Theft from the person60.64100.00%
Drugs50.6466.67%
Bicycle theft40.53300.00%
Robbery40.43100.00%
Burglary30.43-40.00%
Public order20.32-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.200.00%
Other theft112.880.00%
Vehicle crime101.170.00%
Public order71.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
April 202426
January 202427
December 202324
November 202329
October 202327

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 20238
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202416
April 202423
January 202436
December 202321
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233

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 9LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Patmos Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. A202
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Paulet Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Councillor Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lowth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Fitzpatrick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Flodden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wyndham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Comber Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. County Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Myatt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Badsworth Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Medlar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Valmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1