SE8 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 5EG

SE8 5EG, Southwark has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.22 per 1,000 population. This SE8 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 5EG, encompassing approximately 5092 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

SE8 5EG 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

SE8 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.2252.94%
Anti-social behaviour225.11-38.89%
Other theft114.32266.67%
Burglary112.161000.00%
Theft from the person102.1642.86%
Vehicle crime61.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Public order20.39-77.78%
Other crime10.390.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3616.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.070.00%
Public order93.340.00%
Theft from the person71.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
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 theft10.390.00%
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 theft20.79-75.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3520.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.872300.00%
Theft from the person84.710.00%
Other theft81.57300.00%
Public order71.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Robbery40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

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 theft20.59-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-95.24%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.6775.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.50-25.00%
Theft from the person144.1240.00%
Vehicle crime62.75-25.00%
Other theft51.18-54.55%
Public order40.98300.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Burglary30.59-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.05-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour165.50-20.00%
Other theft113.1422.22%
Theft from the person102.16-50.00%
Robbery91.96125.00%
Burglary81.77166.67%
Vehicle crime81.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-25.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.78-17.95%
Theft from the person206.2853.85%
Anti-social behaviour203.93-41.18%
Vehicle crime123.930.00%
Other theft92.360.00%
Public order51.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Robbery40.79300.00%
Burglary30.79-57.14%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.948.33%
Anti-social behaviour347.6621.43%
Theft from the person136.68-7.14%
Vehicle crime122.5533.33%
Other theft92.36-43.75%
Burglary71.7716.67%
Public order61.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.20-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour287.070.00%
Other theft165.500.00%
Theft from the person143.140.00%
Vehicle crime92.750.00%
Burglary61.770.00%
Robbery51.180.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202436
April 202435
January 202428
December 202316
November 202320
October 202334
September 202328

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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
September 20232

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202320
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202421
December 202328
November 202332
October 202339
September 202336

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20232

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 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
September 20235

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 5EG 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    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. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1