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

Overview of Crime in SE14 5RQ

JOSEPH HARDCASTLE CLOSE, SE14 5RQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This SE14 5RQ 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 5RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE14 5RQ, encompassing approximately 9000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE14 5RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brocklehurst Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • John Williams Close with total crimes: 5

JOSEPH HARDCASTLE CLOSE, SE14 5RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.5685.71%
Anti-social behaviour112.89-8.33%
Other theft61.22100.00%
Burglary60.67-14.29%
Robbery50.67400.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Public order20.22-50.00%
Theft from the person20.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.221300.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.560.00%
Burglary71.330.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.44-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour152.3366.67%
Vehicle crime91.6750.00%
Other theft71.00-12.50%
Public order60.7820.00%
Burglary40.67-42.86%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.2268.75%
Anti-social behaviour93.000.00%
Other theft81.0033.33%
Burglary70.89133.33%
Robbery60.78500.00%
Vehicle crime60.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.6766.67%
Public order50.56400.00%
Drugs50.56400.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.7812.50%
Vehicle crime71.00250.00%
Other theft60.7820.00%
Burglary30.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-40.00%
Shoplifting30.33-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.56-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour81.33-73.33%
Shoplifting80.890.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Public order60.67-14.29%
Other theft50.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5666.67%
Theft from the person30.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.330.00%
Public order71.890.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.670.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202330

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20241
April 202421
January 202427
December 202316
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brocklehurst Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. John Williams Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Myers Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Billington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mercury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Joseph Hardcastle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Farrow Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Casella Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wrigglesworth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Reaston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Robert Lowe Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Surrey Canal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Edric Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Monson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Avonley Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Robinson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leylang Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Egmont Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Ludwick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tarragon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sanford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1