SE8 5EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5EE

SE8 5EE, Southwark has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.53 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5EE 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 5EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5EE, encompassing approximately 4972 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)

SE8 5EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

SE8 5EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.5342.11%
Anti-social behaviour245.43-33.33%
Burglary164.831500.00%
Other theft123.22200.00%
Theft from the person112.4157.14%
Vehicle crime92.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Public order30.60-66.67%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.240.00%
Public order93.820.00%
Theft from the person71.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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 theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

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 theft20.80-75.00%
Robbery10.40-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.842600.00%
Theft from the person95.430.00%
Other theft81.81300.00%
Public order61.610.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%

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 theft20.60-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-95.24%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.5150.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.03-19.23%
Theft from the person164.2245.45%
Other theft63.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-14.29%
Public order41.21300.00%
Burglary40.80-42.86%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.91-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour205.23-4.76%
Other theft124.0233.33%
Theft from the person112.41-47.62%
Robbery92.21125.00%
Burglary71.81133.33%
Vehicle crime71.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.93-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour216.23-38.24%
Theft from the person214.2275.00%
Vehicle crime144.2255.56%
Other theft92.8212.50%
Public order51.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Robbery40.80300.00%
Burglary30.80-57.14%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour347.240.00%
Theft from the person126.840.00%
Vehicle crime92.410.00%
Other theft81.810.00%
Burglary71.610.00%
Public order61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
April 202434
January 202430
December 202320
November 202321
October 202334

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20249
January 202416
December 202311
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202421
December 202326
November 202331
October 202336

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

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 5EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 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