SE8 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5AR

SE8 5AR, Southwark has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.13 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE8 postcode area, which has experienced 410 crimes and a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE8 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5AR, encompassing approximately 4423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 5AR area, explore the SE8 5AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)

SE8 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SE8 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.1361.11%
Anti-social behaviour256.56-35.90%
Other theft135.65333.33%
Burglary132.941200.00%
Theft from the person102.9442.86%
Vehicle crime72.2675.00%
Bicycle theft51.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-16.67%
Public order41.13-66.67%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3921.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.820.00%
Public order124.070.00%
Theft from the person72.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Robbery41.360.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.90-80.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3526.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.912600.00%
Theft from the person126.100.00%
Other theft102.71400.00%
Public order92.260.00%
Shoplifting52.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Burglary30.680.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.68-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3228.2652.38%
Violence and sexual offences237.23-23.33%
Theft from the person195.2072.73%
Vehicle crime134.298.33%
Shoplifting112.94266.67%
Other theft102.49-33.33%
Public order62.26500.00%
Drugs41.36100.00%
Burglary30.90-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.90-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour216.780.00%
Other theft154.750.00%
Vehicle crime123.39-7.69%
Robbery112.71266.67%
Theft from the person112.49-52.17%
Burglary82.4960.00%
Shoplifting31.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-40.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.29-19.05%
Theft from the person237.6943.75%
Anti-social behaviour215.20-40.00%
Other theft154.7550.00%
Vehicle crime133.390.00%
Burglary52.94-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1366.67%
Public order51.13-28.57%
Shoplifting51.1366.67%
Robbery31.13200.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour359.490.00%
Theft from the person167.910.00%
Vehicle crime133.620.00%
Other theft102.940.00%
Burglary92.260.00%
Public order72.030.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202423
December 202330
November 202334
October 202342

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202439
April 202435
January 202432
December 202321
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202419
December 202311
November 202323
October 202316

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 5AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Lighter Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1