Crime Rates in SE5
Crime statistics for SE5 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SE5 compares.
How safe is Camberwell (SE5)?
SE5 covers Camberwell, home to the Camberwell College of Arts and a diverse food scene centred around Camberwell Green. Period properties and relative affordability attract buyers looking for south London character.
Is Camberwell (SE5) a safe area to live?
SE5 covers Camberwell, home to the Camberwell College of Arts and a diverse food scene centred around Camberwell Green. Period properties and relative affordability attract buyers looking for south London character. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for SE5.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SE5?
Enter a full SE5 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SE5 at a glance
Around 1,468 crimes were recorded near SE5 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (390).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,468
- Violent Crime
- 390
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 348
- Theft From The Person
- 120
- Other Theft
- 113
- Vehicle Crime
- 103
Approximate, for the SE5 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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