SE5 9NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9NX

SE5 9NX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 259 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.92 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9NX 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 9NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9NX, encompassing approximately 9993 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (88.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (2600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE5 9NX 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 9NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6625.9288.57%
Shoplifting546.602600.00%
Anti-social behaviour365.400.00%
Other theft303.60900.00%
Public order153.0025.00%
Robbery101.50100.00%
Theft from the person101.00-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.00350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.90125.00%
Bicycle theft60.90200.00%
Burglary60.6050.00%
Other crime40.600.00%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3612.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.600.00%
Theft from the person183.50800.00%
Public order121.801100.00%
Robbery51.200.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Burglary40.400.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.30-83.33%
Public order10.20-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.200.00%
Other theft294.002800.00%
Public order162.900.00%
Theft from the person121.600.00%
Shoplifting121.200.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour335.6010.00%
Other theft203.30-20.00%
Public order182.0080.00%
Theft from the person171.8070.00%
Vehicle crime121.7020.00%
Shoplifting111.2022.22%
Robbery71.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.700.00%
Burglary40.60-63.64%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.11-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour304.80-9.09%
Other theft253.00-10.71%
Burglary112.5083.33%
Public order101.1011.11%
Theft from the person101.00-52.38%
Vehicle crime101.0011.11%
Shoplifting91.00350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-62.50%
Robbery60.60-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.6033.33%
Drugs10.40-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7021.4127.27%
Anti-social behaviour337.0026.92%
Other theft283.30-3.45%
Theft from the person212.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.10220.00%
Robbery101.60100.00%
Public order91.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.9050.00%
Drugs60.900.00%
Burglary60.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5516.210.00%
Other theft295.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.900.00%
Public order102.600.00%
Shoplifting81.000.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Theft from the person60.600.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202436
April 202440
January 202433
December 202330
November 202333
October 202326

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20243
April 202429
March 20241
January 202420
December 202325
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202435
April 202442
January 202456
December 202348
November 202370
October 202355

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 20242
April 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20241
April 202416
January 202418
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20242
April 202412
January 202417
December 202310
November 202321
October 20236

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 9NX 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. Camberwell Green
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tillings Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Artichoke Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camberwell Church Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Camberwell Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 18. Station Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Ribbon Dance Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Mcdowall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Paulet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Jephson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1