Crime Rates at Don Phelan Close, London, SE5 7AZ

Don Phelan Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green , and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Don Phelan Close (SE5 7AZ) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 69.3% lower than the Camberwell Green average (177.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Don Phelan Close (SE5 7AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Wren Road. Police recorded 157 crimes here, including 65 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.