CANDLE GROVE, SE15 3JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 3JW

CANDLE GROVE, SE15 3JW, Southwark has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This SE15 3JW 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 3JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 3JW, encompassing approximately 8561 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 3JW area, explore the SE15 3JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE15 3JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Symons Close with total crimes: 10
  • Huguenot Square with total crimes: 4
  • Rye Hill Park with total crimes: 3

CANDLE GROVE, SE15 3JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.07-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour111.520.00%
Shoplifting81.28166.67%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Public order40.47-20.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.02-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.640.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58300.00%
Shoplifting30.47-25.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other theft20.23-60.00%
Burglary20.23-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.72-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7510.00%
Vehicle crime61.28-14.29%
Other theft50.70-28.57%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.23-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.88316.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.9211.11%
Public order81.17100.00%
Vehicle crime70.930.00%
Other theft70.8275.00%
Theft from the person60.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-54.55%
Burglary30.580.00%
Robbery20.35-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson116.54175.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.280.00%
Vehicle crime71.05-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences60.82-60.00%
Robbery50.70400.00%
Other theft40.580.00%
Public order40.47300.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime111.7510.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.28-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-33.33%
Other theft40.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Burglary20.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-75.00%
Public order10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.450.00%
Vehicle crime101.990.00%
Burglary101.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Other theft60.700.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Theft from the person30.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202415
January 202425
December 20236
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 3JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Symons Close
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
  • 2. Huguenot Square
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rye Hill Park
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manaton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Abbotsbury Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Banstead Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Nunhead Grove
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monteagle Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chabot Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Candle Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Nunhead Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Vivian Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Howbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Grimwade Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Buchan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kirkwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cheam Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Limes Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barforth Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Carden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Whorlton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Scylla Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Galatea Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Solomon'S Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Peckham Rye
    Total1
    Theft from the person1