SE5 9RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9RW

SE5 9RW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.21 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9RW 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 9RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9RW, encompassing approximately 8633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (2550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (96.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (2300.00% increase)

SE5 9RW 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 9RW 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 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5324.212550.00%
Violence and sexual offences496.1496.00%
Other theft245.682300.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.780.00%
Public order142.5555.56%
Theft from the person101.62-23.08%
Robbery91.16125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.04100.00%
Vehicle crime70.93250.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.46300.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.900.00%
Theft from the person132.55550.00%
Public order91.51800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Burglary40.460.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 person20.35-71.43%
Public order10.23-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.400.00%
Other theft232.782200.00%
Public order122.660.00%
Shoplifting101.390.00%
Theft from the person71.160.00%
Burglary50.810.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.3412.50%
Anti-social behaviour305.217.14%
Other theft173.47-15.00%
Public order171.9788.89%
Theft from the person151.97200.00%
Shoplifting111.7422.22%
Vehicle crime111.2737.50%
Robbery61.270.00%
Burglary40.69-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.91-29.82%
Anti-social behaviour284.6312.00%
Other theft203.24-16.67%
Burglary112.32175.00%
Public order91.2712.50%
Shoplifting91.04350.00%
Vehicle crime81.0414.29%
Robbery60.930.00%
Theft from the person50.69-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Drugs20.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5720.1518.75%
Anti-social behaviour256.6031.58%
Other theft242.900.00%
Theft from the person182.78350.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.08225.00%
Public order81.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.9340.00%
Robbery60.8150.00%
Drugs60.690.00%
Burglary40.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.4650.00%
Shoplifting20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.410.00%
Other theft245.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.780.00%
Public order92.200.00%
Shoplifting71.040.00%
Burglary60.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202424
January 202430
December 202328
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202417
December 202320
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20242
April 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202425
April 202438
January 202445
December 202340
November 202357
October 202348

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20241
April 202412
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20242
April 20247
January 202415
December 20235
November 202318
October 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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE5 9RW 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. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Champion Park
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Windsor Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Champion Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Jephson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Love Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1