SE15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15

SE15, Lewisham has recorded a total of 869 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE15 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE15, encompassing approximately 65003 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (6.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (171) incidents (11.04% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (159) incidents (430.00% increase)

SE15 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 189
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Burchell Road with total crimes: 16

SE15 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE15

The postcode district are associated with the SE15, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE15 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17413.376.75%
Anti-social behaviour1712.6811.04%
Shoplifting1592.63430.00%
Other theft772.45305.26%
Vehicle crime661.18200.00%
Burglary511.02142.86%
Theft from the person400.7866.67%
Bicycle theft320.62540.00%
Criminal damage and arson270.49107.69%
Public order250.42-32.43%
Robbery220.3810.00%
Drugs200.3453.85%
Other crime30.31-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.1516200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1542.510.00%
Public order372.371133.33%
Shoplifting300.570.00%
Theft from the person240.461100.00%
Vehicle crime220.370.00%
Burglary210.340.00%
Robbery200.320.00%
Other theft190.31533.33%
Drugs130.291200.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.200.00%
Bicycle theft50.20400.00%
Other crime50.080.00%
Possession of weapons40.08300.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.180.00%
Public order30.050.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Drugs10.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery110.29-52.17%
Public order30.17-89.66%
Violence and sexual offences20.05-98.93%
Theft from the person20.03-97.01%
Bicycle theft10.03-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1879.4018600.00%
Anti-social behaviour1222.880.00%
Theft from the person671.883250.00%
Other theft491.034800.00%
Burglary370.750.00%
Vehicle crime340.570.00%
Public order290.521350.00%
Robbery230.450.00%
Shoplifting230.350.00%
Drugs190.35850.00%
Bicycle theft130.29333.33%
Other crime50.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft30.17-76.92%
Public order20.05-95.12%
Theft from the person20.03-95.92%
Drugs20.03-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.03-99.53%
Other theft10.02-98.72%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21211.0537.66%
Anti-social behaviour1153.26-4.17%
Other theft781.7721.88%
Vehicle crime571.2016.33%
Theft from the person490.8836.11%
Criminal damage and arson450.7518.42%
Public order410.69-25.45%
Burglary400.63-21.57%
Robbery240.62-7.69%
Shoplifting210.37-4.55%
Drugs140.32-36.36%
Bicycle theft130.2230.00%
Other crime50.200.00%
Possession of weapons40.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15410.01-11.49%
Anti-social behaviour1202.37-1.64%
Other theft641.85-13.51%
Public order550.98111.54%
Burglary510.8527.50%
Vehicle crime490.78-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson380.75-7.32%
Theft from the person360.58-5.26%
Robbery260.55-3.70%
Drugs220.40-8.33%
Shoplifting220.3415.79%
Bicycle theft100.3442.86%
Possession of weapons40.1533.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17410.18-0.57%
Anti-social behaviour1222.68-32.97%
Other theft741.880.00%
Vehicle crime631.1421.15%
Criminal damage and arson410.9720.59%
Burglary400.6321.21%
Theft from the person380.62-11.63%
Robbery270.58107.69%
Public order260.42-38.10%
Drugs240.4026.32%
Shoplifting190.37-9.52%
Bicycle theft70.29-12.50%
Other crime40.11-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.06-25.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18210.88-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences1752.80-1.69%
Other theft742.695.71%
Vehicle crime521.14-1.89%
Theft from the person430.8048.28%
Public order420.6631.25%
Criminal damage and arson340.65-8.11%
Burglary330.52-17.50%
Shoplifting210.515.00%
Drugs190.32-20.83%
Robbery130.29-27.78%
Bicycle theft80.200.00%
Other crime70.1240.00%
Possession of weapons40.11100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour19510.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1783.000.00%
Other theft702.740.00%
Vehicle crime531.080.00%
Burglary400.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson370.620.00%
Public order320.570.00%
Theft from the person290.490.00%
Drugs240.450.00%
Shoplifting200.370.00%
Robbery180.310.00%
Bicycle theft80.280.00%
Other crime50.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202422
April 202434
January 202457
December 202349
November 202363
October 202352
September 202353

A total of 1181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024171
August 2024154
April 2024122
January 2024115
December 2023120
November 2023122
October 2023182
September 2023195

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202419
July 20243
April 202449
March 20241
January 202478
December 202364
November 202374
October 202374
September 202370

A total of 1422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024174
August 2024163
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 2024187
March 20241
January 2024212
December 2023154
November 2023174
October 2023175
September 2023178

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20243
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 184 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
May 202411
April 202423
January 202424
December 202326
November 202327
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202414
December 202322
November 202324
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202421
April 202437
January 202440
December 202351
November 202340
October 202333
September 202340

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
April 20242
January 202445
December 202338
November 202341
October 202334
September 202337

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20242
January 202449
December 202336
November 202338
October 202343
September 202329

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
July 20243
May 20243
April 202429
March 20242
January 202441
December 202355
November 202326
October 202342
September 202332

A total of 315 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 202430
April 202423
January 202421
December 202322
November 202319
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total189
    Shoplifting140
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Theft from the person8
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burchell Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moncrieff Place
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Grummant Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Peckham High Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Symons Close
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
  • 8. Melon Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 9. Leontine Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 13. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Peckham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Murdock Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Patterdale Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. York Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Basing Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brideale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 20. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Friary Estate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Wales Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Bonita Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Carlton Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rye Lane
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Almond Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Blake'S Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. St George'S Way
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1