SE15 3RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 3RQ

SE15 3RQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This SE15 3RQ 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 3RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 3RQ, encompassing approximately 9626 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 3RQ area, explore the SE15 3RQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE15 3RQ area, visit the SE15 3RQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SE15 3RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Symons Close with total crimes: 10
  • Almond Close with total crimes: 6
  • Philip Walk with total crimes: 4

SE15 3RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.215.88%
Anti-social behaviour131.87-27.78%
Other theft81.3560.00%
Shoplifting80.83166.67%
Burglary70.8375.00%
Vehicle crime50.7366.67%
Public order50.520.00%
Theft from the person50.5266.67%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.8638.46%
Violence and sexual offences171.87-26.09%
Public order51.77150.00%
Other theft50.520.00%
Burglary40.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-62.50%
Theft from the person30.31-50.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.48-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour132.3930.00%
Vehicle crime81.3560.00%
Theft from the person60.83-14.29%
Burglary50.62-28.57%
Other theft50.52-44.44%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Public order20.31-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-90.91%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.28220.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.32-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour101.14-37.50%
Public order101.0466.67%
Other theft91.0450.00%
Burglary70.930.00%
Theft from the person70.7375.00%
Vehicle crime50.73-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.52200.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Robbery20.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson189.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.8745.45%
Vehicle crime111.66-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences101.14-62.96%
Burglary71.04250.00%
Other theft60.73-45.45%
Public order60.62500.00%
Robbery40.6233.33%
Theft from the person40.4233.33%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.62-15.62%
Vehicle crime152.8087.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.56-38.89%
Other theft111.1422.22%
Robbery31.14200.00%
Theft from the person30.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-62.50%
Shoplifting20.31-50.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Burglary20.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-85.71%
Public order10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.320.00%
Burglary101.870.00%
Other theft91.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.930.00%
Vehicle crime80.830.00%
Drugs70.830.00%
Theft from the person60.730.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202423
January 202432
December 202310
November 202327
October 202332

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Symons Close
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
  • 2. Almond Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Philip Walk
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Huguenot Square
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Manaton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Rye Passage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Abbotsbury Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Banstead Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Nunhead Grove
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hollydale Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Consort Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Saskia Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Caulfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Monteagle Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chabot Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Candle Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Nunhead Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Vivian Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Howbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Grimwade Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Evelina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Glenton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Brayard'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wroxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kirkwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sandlings Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pilkington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Claude Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1