JOSEPH HARDCASTLE CLOSE, SE14 5RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE14 5RN

JOSEPH HARDCASTLE CLOSE, SE14 5RN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This SE14 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE14 5RN, encompassing approximately 9612 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE14 5RN area, explore the SE14 5RN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE14 5RN area, visit the SE14 5RN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (176.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE14 5RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatcham Park Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Nettleton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Brocklehurst Street with total crimes: 6

JOSEPH HARDCASTLE CLOSE, SE14 5RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.57176.92%
Anti-social behaviour163.75-11.11%
Other theft71.66133.33%
Burglary60.73-33.33%
Robbery60.62200.00%
Drugs50.62400.00%
Theft from the person40.52-33.33%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.3150.00%
Public order20.31-60.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.871200.00%
Burglary91.350.00%
Theft from the person60.940.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.0521.74%
Violence and sexual offences232.91-20.69%
Vehicle crime112.390.00%
Other theft71.14-41.67%
Public order70.730.00%
Burglary60.730.00%
Theft from the person20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.5545.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.0264.29%
Other theft122.3933.33%
Vehicle crime111.2510.00%
Public order71.14250.00%
Burglary60.7350.00%
Drugs60.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-28.57%
Robbery40.5233.33%
Shoplifting40.4233.33%
Theft from the person30.42200.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.0153.85%
Anti-social behaviour142.087.69%
Vehicle crime101.46400.00%
Other theft91.0480.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9440.00%
Burglary40.73-50.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.31-66.67%
Public order20.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.49-61.76%
Violence and sexual offences131.35-38.10%
Shoplifting91.350.00%
Burglary80.9414.29%
Public order70.83-22.22%
Theft from the person50.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5266.67%
Other theft50.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-71.43%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour349.88112.50%
Violence and sexual offences213.54-32.26%
Public order92.18-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.9475.00%
Burglary70.73600.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Theft from the person40.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.220.00%
Public order111.660.00%
Other theft51.140.00%
Theft from the person50.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Robbery40.420.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202413
July 20241
April 202423
January 202429
December 202320
November 202313
October 202321
September 202331

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202428
January 202423
December 202314
November 202313
October 202334
September 202316

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202411
January 202411
December 202310
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE14 5RN 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. Nettleton Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brocklehurst Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Williams Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 6. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hart'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Myers Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pankhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Billington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mercury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Joseph Hardcastle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Farrow Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Casella Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wrigglesworth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Reaston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Robert Lowe Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Fishers Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Edric Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Monson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Avonley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Robinson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leylang Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Egmont Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Goodwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ludwick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1