MONTAGUE SQUARE, SE15 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 2LR

MONTAGUE SQUARE, SE15 2LR, Southwark has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.18 per 1,000 population. This SE15 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 2LR, encompassing approximately 5475 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 2LR area, explore the SE15 2LR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE15 2LR area, visit the SE15 2LR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE15 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Patterdale Road with total crimes: 7
  • York Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

MONTAGUE SQUARE, SE15 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.18-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour235.66-14.81%
Burglary114.200.00%
Other theft112.0157.14%
Vehicle crime92.01125.00%
Public order51.64-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.9166.67%
Theft from the person40.9133.33%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour276.030.00%
Burglary114.930.00%
Public order92.01800.00%
Other theft71.64600.00%
Robbery51.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Theft from the person30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 theft10.550.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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
Robbery71.64133.33%
Public order11.28-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-97.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour357.120.00%
Burglary126.390.00%
Other theft102.190.00%
Theft from the person101.83900.00%
Public order91.83800.00%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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 theft10.550.00%
Public order10.18-91.67%
Theft from the person10.18-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.8620.59%
Anti-social behaviour327.4960.00%
Other theft175.8470.00%
Vehicle crime133.1062.50%
Public order122.37100.00%
Burglary112.19450.00%
Theft from the person112.01175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.010.00%
Shoplifting61.6450.00%
Drugs31.10-50.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.919.68%
Anti-social behaviour206.21-28.57%
Other theft103.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.830.00%
Vehicle crime81.64100.00%
Drugs61.46100.00%
Public order61.10100.00%
Shoplifting41.1033.33%
Theft from the person40.73-55.56%
Robbery30.730.00%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.46-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour285.66-39.13%
Other theft105.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.83350.00%
Theft from the person91.64-35.71%
Burglary71.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-33.33%
Robbery30.730.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Public order30.55-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4624.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.400.00%
Theft from the person145.840.00%
Other theft102.560.00%
Burglary71.830.00%
Public order71.280.00%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
April 202435
January 202432
December 202320
November 202328
October 202346

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202412
January 202411
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 202410
January 202417
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
May 20241
April 202439
January 202441
December 202334
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Patterdale Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. York Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lanchester Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Asylum Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 6. Staveley Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillbeck Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Montague Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wardalls Grove
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pump Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pankhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Besson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Regal Row
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farrow Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Loder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blanch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Casella Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wrigglesworth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Reaston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Fishers Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Pomeroy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Coll'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. King'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Burnhill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Edric Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Hunsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1