SE15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15

SE15, Lewisham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.18 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE15 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peckham Rye (Station) with total crimes: 8
  • Queen'S Road (Peckham) (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Pentridge Street with total crimes: 1

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 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 behaviour19510.9414.71%
Violence and sexual offences1783.005.33%
Other theft702.74-9.09%
Vehicle crime531.08-5.36%
Burglary400.82-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson370.62-9.76%
Public order320.57-13.51%
Theft from the person290.4961.11%
Drugs240.4533.33%
Shoplifting200.375.26%
Robbery180.3138.46%
Bicycle theft80.28-57.89%
Other crime50.12-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.08-33.33%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 169 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17010.77-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences1692.62-6.63%
Other theft772.60-3.75%
Vehicle crime561.1814.29%
Burglary540.8642.11%
Criminal damage and arson410.83-16.33%
Public order370.6315.62%
Bicycle theft190.57-5.00%
Shoplifting190.29-5.00%
Drugs180.29-18.18%
Theft from the person180.28-28.00%
Robbery130.28-43.48%
Other crime60.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-40.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18111.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour1802.780.00%
Other theft802.770.00%
Vehicle crime491.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson490.750.00%
Burglary380.750.00%
Public order320.580.00%
Theft from the person250.490.00%
Robbery230.380.00%
Drugs220.350.00%
Bicycle theft200.340.00%
Shoplifting200.310.00%
Other crime60.310.00%
Possession of weapons50.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 570 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 202449
March 20241
January 202478
December 202364
November 202374
October 202374
September 202370
August 202377
July 202380

A total of 302 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 202429
March 20242
January 202441
December 202355
November 202326
October 202342
September 202332
August 202337
July 202332

A total of 311 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20242
January 202449
December 202336
November 202338
October 202343
September 202329
August 202318
July 202325

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20243
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238
August 202319
July 202320

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202419
March 20242
January 202414
December 202322
November 202324
October 202319
September 202324
August 202318
July 202322

A total of 1435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 2024187
March 20241
January 2024212
December 2023154
November 2023174
October 2023175
September 2023178
August 2023169
July 2023181

A total of 178 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202411
April 202423
January 202424
December 202326
November 202327
October 202313
September 202318
August 202313
July 202323

A total of 1206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024122
January 2024115
December 2023120
November 2023122
October 2023182
September 2023195
August 2023170
July 2023180

A total of 333 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202437
January 202440
December 202351
November 202340
October 202333
September 202340
August 202354
July 202338

A total of 413 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202457
December 202349
November 202363
October 202352
September 202353
August 202356
July 202349

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 287 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 202445
December 202338
November 202341
October 202334
September 202337
August 202341
July 202349

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Peckham Rye (Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queen'S Road (Peckham) (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Pentridge Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1