SAMUEL CLOSE, SE14 5RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE14 5RP

SAMUEL CLOSE, SE14 5RP, Lewisham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This SE14 5RP 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 5RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE14 5RP, encompassing approximately 6153 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE14 5RP area, explore the SE14 5RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE14 5RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brocklehurst Street with total crimes: 6
  • Surrey Canal Road with total crimes: 5
  • John Williams Close with total crimes: 5

SAMUEL CLOSE, SE14 5RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2921.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.7616.67%
Vehicle crime51.14150.00%
Burglary50.810.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.69-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-64.71%
Burglary50.980.00%
Robbery20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-60.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.16-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.75142.86%
Violence and sexual offences162.76-11.11%
Other theft62.6020.00%
Burglary50.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.81-28.57%
Robbery40.81-33.33%
Public order40.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0838.46%
Burglary82.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.30-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.140.00%
Robbery61.14200.00%
Other theft50.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81150.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.48116.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime71.6375.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.96-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.28-66.67%
Public order50.9825.00%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Burglary40.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.6533.33%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.930.00%
Burglary62.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202417
January 20247
December 202310
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202416
January 202418
December 202313
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brocklehurst Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Surrey Canal Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. John Williams Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Myers Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pump Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mercury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Joseph Hardcastle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sharratt Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Farrow Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wrigglesworth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Reaston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Robert Lowe Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rollins Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bridge Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edric Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lovelinch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Monson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Avonley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Robinson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leylang Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tarragon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sanford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1