Total Crime Rate
122.6 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bethwin Road area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green , and the 395th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bethwin Road (SE5 0YD) in the last 12 months was 122.6 per 1,000 residents and was 30.9% lower than the Camberwell Green average (177.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (β 40.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bethwin Road (SE5 0YD), the main crime hotspot is near Councillor Street. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Camberwell Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Councillor Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Urlwin Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bowyer Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Councillor Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crown Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lorrimore Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A202 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | A202 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A202 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A202 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sir John Kirk Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sir John Kirk Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bethwin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyndham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bethwin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Harding Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grosvenor Terrace | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Draco Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Draco Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Draco Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bethwin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bethwin Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bethwin Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bethwin Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bethwin Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sir John Kirk Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowyer Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dale Road | Under investigation |
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