SE15 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 3LU

SE15 3LU, Southwark has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This SE15 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 3LU, encompassing approximately 7643 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE15 3LU 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 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.3128.57%
Shoplifting81.18166.67%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Public order20.26-60.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5775.00%
Public order50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65300.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-60.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.32-44.44%
Other theft51.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.65-55.56%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.26-80.00%
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 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.50260.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3528.57%
Vehicle crime71.1840.00%
Other theft70.9275.00%
Public order60.9250.00%
Theft from the person50.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-50.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson106.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3140.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences50.65-66.67%
Other theft40.6533.33%
Public order40.52300.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Shoplifting30.3950.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.4925.00%
Vehicle crime81.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.6533.33%
Other theft30.52-50.00%
Shoplifting20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.5750.00%
Burglary91.1880.00%
Vehicle crime81.18100.00%
Other theft61.05-14.29%
Shoplifting40.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.200.00%
Other theft72.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.920.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202410
January 202418
December 20235
November 202315
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 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
September 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 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
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 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
September 20235

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 3LU 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. Linden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Howbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Grimwade Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Buchan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cheam Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Limes Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barforth Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Carden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Scylla Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Galatea Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Solomon'S Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peckham Rye
    Total1
    Theft from the person1