SE5 9RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9RS

SE5 9RS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.45 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9RS 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 9RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9RS, encompassing approximately 7906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SE5 9RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

SE5 9RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.4587.50%
Other theft195.691800.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.40-11.11%
Theft from the person132.028.33%
Public order101.6442.86%
Vehicle crime91.26350.00%
Robbery81.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0140.00%
Burglary40.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.51300.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.040.00%
Theft from the person122.28500.00%
Public order71.52600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 person20.38-60.00%
Public order10.25-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.050.00%
Other theft172.401600.00%
Public order72.150.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Theft from the person50.760.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.13-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.072.50%
Anti-social behaviour225.1910.00%
Vehicle crime142.78100.00%
Other theft141.770.00%
Public order121.77140.00%
Theft from the person101.52100.00%
Robbery51.2666.67%
Burglary40.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.5133.33%
Shoplifting30.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.67-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour205.060.00%
Other theft142.53-26.32%
Burglary71.7716.67%
Vehicle crime70.890.00%
Shoplifting60.890.00%
Theft from the person50.76-54.55%
Public order50.63-16.67%
Robbery30.63-25.00%
Drugs30.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour207.0817.65%
Other theft192.5335.71%
Theft from the person112.40266.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.39150.00%
Vehicle crime71.26-12.50%
Burglary60.890.00%
Public order60.76-14.29%
Drugs50.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.63400.00%
Robbery40.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.310.00%
Other theft142.150.00%
Vehicle crime81.770.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202419
January 202422
December 202320
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202414
December 202314
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202424
April 202432
January 202441
December 202340
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Denmark Hill
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ferndene Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kemerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Northway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Love Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Padfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1