WHITCHER CLOSE, SE14 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE14 6HS

WHITCHER CLOSE, SE14 6HS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This SE14 6HS 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 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE14 6HS, encompassing approximately 5707 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE14 6HS area, explore the SE14 6HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE14 6HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rolt Street with total crimes: 6
  • Brocklehurst Street with total crimes: 6
  • Desmond Street with total crimes: 5

WHITCHER CLOSE, SE14 6HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.5119.05%
Anti-social behaviour94.3812.50%
Drugs41.58100.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.232000.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.680.00%
Theft from the person41.400.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-92.31%

In April 2024, 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 offences138.761200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.280.00%
Other theft101.750.00%
Public order41.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1490.00%
Other theft103.33400.00%
Vehicle crime81.7560.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.40100.00%
Robbery81.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.40150.00%
Public order50.88150.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Theft from the person20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83-47.37%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Burglary40.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting30.70-62.50%
Robbery30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.5350.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Other theft20.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1611.76%
Shoplifting83.330.00%
Other theft61.40-14.29%
Burglary51.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.88-78.26%
Robbery30.8850.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.030.00%
Other theft72.980.00%
Vehicle crime61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20241
April 202413
February 20241
January 202419
December 202310
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202323

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE14 6HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rolt Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brocklehurst Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Desmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Etta Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Liardet Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Primrose Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kerry Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Gosterwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Joseph Hardcastle Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Robert Lowe Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitcher Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Chipley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Alexandra
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pilot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blackhorse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Grinstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Surrey Canal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ludwick Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tarragon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sanford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chubworthy Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Archer Square
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Bawtree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Childers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Alexandra Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1