SE15 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 2AJ

SE15 2AJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population. This SE15 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE15 postcode area, which has experienced 867 crimes and a crime rate of 13.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE15 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 2AJ, encompassing approximately 11380 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 2AJ area, explore the SE15 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

SE15 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burchell Road with total crimes: 16
  • Colmore Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Spring Tide Close with total crimes: 8

SE15 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.1914.29%
Anti-social behaviour312.81-8.82%
Burglary122.72140.00%
Vehicle crime101.05400.00%
Other theft90.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79500.00%
Public order50.53-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.990.00%
Public order62.46500.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Theft from the person40.44300.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Other theft30.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

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
Robbery70.79133.33%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.760.00%
Burglary101.760.00%
Other theft80.880.00%
Theft from the person60.70500.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Public order50.53400.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Robbery30.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 theft10.260.00%
Public order10.09-87.50%
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.6960.71%
Anti-social behaviour303.9557.89%
Other theft122.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.0583.33%
Vehicle crime90.9712.50%
Burglary80.7960.00%
Public order80.70-27.27%
Theft from the person40.700.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.70-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour192.46-42.42%
Public order111.6722.22%
Other theft90.9750.00%
Vehicle crime80.79166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.7020.00%
Burglary50.53-37.50%
Drugs50.44400.00%
Theft from the person40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour339.316.45%
Violence and sexual offences292.9031.82%
Public order92.5580.00%
Burglary80.79700.00%
Other theft60.70-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.5366.67%
Theft from the person50.44-37.50%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.26-25.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.720.00%
Other theft131.930.00%
Theft from the person81.140.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
April 202420
January 202430
December 202319
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
May 20241
April 202420
January 202445
December 202328
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burchell Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 4. York Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carlton Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Asylum Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 8. Staveley Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Evan Cook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meeting House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Pennethorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Regal Row
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Geldart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Loder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blanch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hollydale Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Coll'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Montpelier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. King'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Wood'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Saskia Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Caulfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Clifton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Laburnum Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Astbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Station Passage
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1