SE15 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 2SL

SE15 2SL, Southwark has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This SE15 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 2SL, encompassing approximately 7844 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SE15 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Murdock Street with total crimes: 7
  • Patterdale Road with total crimes: 7

SE15 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8857.89%
Anti-social behaviour293.8220.83%
Vehicle crime93.70350.00%
Other theft81.15700.00%
Burglary81.02300.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Shoplifting30.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38200.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.7826.32%
Violence and sexual offences193.06-13.64%
Public order32.420.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Other theft10.25-87.50%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.13-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.33-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.80-9.52%
Theft from the person122.42100.00%
Other theft81.53-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.0250.00%
Drugs40.7633.33%
Public order30.5150.00%
Shoplifting30.38-40.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Robbery20.25-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.114.17%
Anti-social behaviour213.1961.54%
Other theft132.68550.00%
Theft from the person61.66-14.29%
Burglary50.7625.00%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Shoplifting50.64-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Drugs30.51-25.00%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour133.06-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-12.50%
Theft from the person70.890.00%
Public order60.89500.00%
Shoplifting60.76200.00%
Burglary40.76-20.00%
Drugs40.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Robbery20.25-50.00%
Other theft20.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.8464.71%
Anti-social behaviour143.57-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson81.7860.00%
Theft from the person71.02-12.50%
Other theft60.89-14.29%
Drugs60.76200.00%
Burglary50.76150.00%
Robbery40.64300.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-42.86%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

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 behaviour2310.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.930.00%
Theft from the person82.170.00%
Vehicle crime71.020.00%
Other theft70.890.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
April 202419
January 202421
December 202313
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
April 202422
January 202425
December 202324
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Murdock Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Patterdale Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Friary Estate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Wales Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Asylum Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 8. Lympstone Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elcot Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Hillbeck Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silkin Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meeting House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Kincaid Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Shard'S Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Peckham Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    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. Devonshire Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Maismore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Blanch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Holbeck Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Friary Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Burnhill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Albert Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ledbury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Naylor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nutcroft Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ethnard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1