Crime Rates at Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RH

Camberwell Grove area has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill , and the 334th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Camberwell Grove (SE5 8RH) in the last 12 months was 141.6 per 1,000 residents and was 51.4% higher than the Champion Hill average (93.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Theft from the person with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 34.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Camberwell Grove (SE5 8RH), the main crime hotspot is near Dog Kennel Hill. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.