SE5 9RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE5 9RX

SE5 9RX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.36 per 1,000 population. This SE5 9RX 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 9RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE5 9RX, encompassing approximately 9295 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (2400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (161.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (533.33% increase)

SE5 9RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 47
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 18

SE5 9RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5019.362400.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.38161.11%
Other theft195.06533.33%
Anti-social behaviour162.04-15.79%
Public order91.720.00%
Vehicle crime80.97300.00%
Theft from the person70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7520.00%
Burglary60.65-33.33%
Robbery60.6550.00%
Bicycle theft40.65100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.040.00%
Public order91.94800.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Theft from the person70.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%

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 person20.32-71.43%
Public order10.22-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.660.00%
Other theft151.941400.00%
Public order91.610.00%
Theft from the person70.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Robbery40.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.20-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour233.8743.75%
Vehicle crime152.4787.50%
Other theft141.610.00%
Public order101.5166.67%
Shoplifting91.0828.57%
Theft from the person60.97100.00%
Robbery50.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Burglary30.43-62.50%
Drugs30.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.26-25.45%
Anti-social behaviour164.41-33.33%
Other theft141.72-17.65%
Burglary81.5133.33%
Vehicle crime80.860.00%
Shoplifting70.8675.00%
Public order60.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-60.00%
Drugs30.43-50.00%
Theft from the person30.32-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.32-66.67%
Robbery10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5517.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.9226.32%
Other theft172.586.25%
Theft from the person111.83266.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.1866.67%
Vehicle crime81.08-27.27%
Public order70.860.00%
Burglary60.75-25.00%
Drugs60.65500.00%
Bicycle theft60.65200.00%
Shoplifting40.6533.33%
Robbery30.4350.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.2312.82%
Anti-social behaviour194.73-24.00%
Other theft162.0414.29%
Vehicle crime111.7257.14%
Burglary81.180.00%
Public order70.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-25.00%
Shoplifting30.65-40.00%
Theft from the person30.32-70.00%
Robbery20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.11-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.200.00%
Other theft142.690.00%
Theft from the person101.510.00%
Public order91.080.00%
Burglary80.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.860.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202418
January 202423
December 202316
November 202324
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 202415
March 20241
January 202414
December 202314
November 202317
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202418
April 202434
January 202436
December 202341
November 202355
October 202344
September 202339

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 202415
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 9RX 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. Denmark Hill
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Lowth Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bessemer Road
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Carew Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashworth Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kenbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Coldharbour Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milkwell Yard
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Crawford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Northlands Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Coldharbour Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Venetian Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Paulet Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Joiners Arms Yd
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Northway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. De Crespigny Park
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Harbord Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Warner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Camberwell Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Valmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1