SE15 2UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 2UG

SE15 2UG, Southwark has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.94 per 1,000 population. This SE15 2UG 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 2UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 2UG, encompassing approximately 12318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (457.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)

SE15 2UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 112
  • Burchell Road with total crimes: 16
  • Peckham High Street with total crimes: 11

SE15 2UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10620.94457.89%
Anti-social behaviour408.61-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences403.252.56%
Other theft193.25850.00%
Burglary141.5455.56%
Theft from the person111.14266.67%
Vehicle crime100.89233.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.810.00%
Bicycle theft50.490.00%
Public order40.41-42.86%
Drugs20.32-50.00%
Robbery10.16-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4210.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.410.00%
Shoplifting193.170.00%
Burglary91.540.00%
Public order70.73600.00%
Robbery50.570.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Theft from the person30.24200.00%
Other theft20.24100.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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 theft10.240.00%
Public order10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

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
Robbery70.7340.00%
Public order10.57-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.440.00%
Other theft172.110.00%
Theft from the person131.381200.00%
Burglary101.060.00%
Public order70.81600.00%
Shoplifting70.570.00%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

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 theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.08-92.31%
Theft from the person10.08-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.2974.19%
Anti-social behaviour364.3844.00%
Other theft142.92-22.22%
Public order131.148.33%
Theft from the person121.0671.43%
Vehicle crime110.97175.00%
Burglary80.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6560.00%
Robbery70.65-22.22%
Shoplifting60.57500.00%
Drugs30.49-50.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.23-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour252.52-28.57%
Other theft182.0328.57%
Public order121.469.09%
Robbery90.97200.00%
Theft from the person70.73-12.50%
Drugs60.57200.00%
Burglary50.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.000.00%
Other theft142.840.00%
Public order111.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Theft from the person80.650.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202442
April 202426
January 202436
December 202325
November 202335

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20242
July 20241
April 202417
January 202414
December 202318
November 202314

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202439
May 20241
April 202430
January 202454
December 202331
November 202337

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202419
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total112
    Shoplifting106
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burchell Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peckham High Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Leontine Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 7. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Carlton Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Asylum Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 11. Staveley Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elcot Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Silkin Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meeting House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Pennethorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kincaid Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 20. Regal Row
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wilmot Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Furley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Fenham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Geldart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blanch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Montpelier Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. King'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Wood'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Goldsmith Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Holbeck Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1