SE15 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 3LT

SE15 3LT, Southwark has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This SE15 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 3LT, encompassing approximately 7853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE15 3LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Symons Close with total crimes: 10
  • Rye Hill Park with total crimes: 3
  • Manaton Close with total crimes: 3

SE15 3LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.7337.50%
Violence and sexual offences101.40-23.08%
Shoplifting81.27166.67%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Public order20.25-60.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.9730.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6660.00%
Public order51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.64300.00%
Shoplifting30.51-25.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other theft20.25-60.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.33-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-44.44%
Other theft50.64-28.57%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-71.43%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.04283.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.930.00%
Vehicle crime71.1540.00%
Other theft70.8975.00%
Public order60.8950.00%
Theft from the person50.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-54.55%
Burglary30.640.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 arson116.49175.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.15-64.71%
Vehicle crime50.76-44.44%
Other theft40.6433.33%
Public order40.51100.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.2430.77%
Vehicle crime92.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.7633.33%
Other theft30.51-50.00%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences137.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.660.00%
Burglary91.400.00%
Vehicle crime81.150.00%
Other theft61.020.00%
Drugs40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202410
January 202423
December 20236
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232

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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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