ROMNEY CLOSE, SE14 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE14 5JH

ROMNEY CLOSE, SE14 5JH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.07 per 1,000 population. This SE14 5JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE14 postcode area, which has experienced 272 crimes and a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE14 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE14 5JH, encompassing approximately 7146 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE14 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatcham Park Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Patterdale Road with total crimes: 7
  • York Grove with total crimes: 7

ROMNEY CLOSE, SE14 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour284.62-15.15%
Other theft123.92100.00%
Burglary111.68-8.33%
Vehicle crime111.54175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5475.00%
Public order50.98-44.44%
Drugs50.70150.00%
Theft from the person50.700.00%
Robbery20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.373500.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.040.00%
Burglary124.620.00%
Public order91.68800.00%
Other theft61.26500.00%
Theft from the person50.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery71.26133.33%
Public order10.98-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.880.00%
Other theft115.600.00%
Theft from the person111.541000.00%
Burglary101.540.00%
Public order101.40900.00%
Vehicle crime51.400.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.14-91.67%
Theft from the person10.14-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.5324.24%
Anti-social behaviour365.7471.43%
Other theft195.0458.33%
Vehicle crime142.6640.00%
Public order121.9671.43%
Burglary101.68233.33%
Theft from the person91.40800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.260.00%
Drugs71.2640.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.83-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour214.62-27.59%
Other theft122.9420.00%
Vehicle crime101.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.400.00%
Public order71.26133.33%
Drugs50.98150.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Theft from the person10.42-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.76-43.14%
Other theft104.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.40350.00%
Theft from the person81.26-27.27%
Burglary51.12-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.70-50.00%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5119.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences347.1447.83%
Theft from the person114.76266.67%
Other theft101.54100.00%
Vehicle crime81.4014.29%
Burglary71.12133.33%
Public order60.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-75.00%
Robbery20.28-66.67%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.140.00%
Public order93.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Vehicle crime71.120.00%
Robbery60.980.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
April 202440
January 202436
December 202321
November 202329
October 202351
September 202351

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202412
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202410
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202442
January 202441
December 202333
November 202334
October 202334
September 202323

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
April 202411
January 202419
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20245
January 202414
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20238
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE14 5JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hatcham Park Mews
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Patterdale Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. York Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lanchester Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Asylum Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 7. Staveley Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillbeck Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montague Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wild Goose Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wardalls Grove
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pump Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pankhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Billington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Besson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Swallow Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Regal Row
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Farrow Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Loder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Blanch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Casella Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wrigglesworth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Reaston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Fishers Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Pomeroy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Coll'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Burnhill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1