KINGS GROVE, SE15 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 2LY

KINGS GROVE, SE15 2LY, Southwark has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This SE15 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 2LY, encompassing approximately 11268 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE15 2LY 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

KINGS GROVE, SE15 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.36-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour333.02-17.50%
Burglary162.93100.00%
Other theft131.42333.33%
Vehicle crime101.15233.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.89600.00%
Public order60.62-14.29%
Theft from the person50.5325.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour409.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.550.00%
Burglary83.190.00%
Public order70.71600.00%
Theft from the person40.62300.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Other theft30.27200.00%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
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 theft10.270.00%
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
Robbery70.80133.33%
Public order10.62-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.480.00%
Burglary122.040.00%
Other theft101.060.00%
Public order70.89600.00%
Theft from the person60.62500.00%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 theft10.270.00%
Public order10.09-87.50%
Theft from the person10.09-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.6943.33%
Anti-social behaviour313.8247.62%
Other theft142.7540.00%
Vehicle crime121.24100.00%
Burglary111.06175.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9866.67%
Public order80.890.00%
Theft from the person50.7166.67%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Robbery30.2750.00%
Drugs10.27-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.79-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour212.66-32.26%
Other theft101.8642.86%
Public order80.89-20.00%
Drugs70.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6220.00%
Vehicle crime60.53100.00%
Burglary40.53-42.86%
Theft from the person30.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.0330.77%
Anti-social behaviour313.02-11.43%
Public order102.75100.00%
Burglary70.89600.00%
Other theft70.62-41.67%
Theft from the person60.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5366.67%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-40.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs20.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.110.00%
Other theft122.310.00%
Theft from the person81.060.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Drugs50.440.00%
Vehicle crime50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20241
April 202410
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202436
May 20241
April 202428
January 202443
December 202330
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202440
April 202423
January 202431
December 202321
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
October 20231

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 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 2LY 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. Montague Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Evan Cook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meeting House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Pennethorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kincaid Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 16. Regal Row
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fenham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Geldart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Loder Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Blanch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Pomeroy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Coll'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Montpelier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. King'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Wood'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Goldsmith Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Saskia Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Caulfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. Burnhill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1