SE15 5EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5EF

SE15 5EF, Southwark has recorded a total of 404 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.63 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5EF 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 5EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5EF, encompassing approximately 10456 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5EF area, explore the SE15 5EF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE15 5EF area, visit the SE15 5EF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (457.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (20.00% increase)

SE15 5EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 178
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Burchell Road with total crimes: 16

SE15 5EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14538.63457.69%
Violence and sexual offences6313.8723.53%
Anti-social behaviour606.0220.00%
Other theft325.74540.00%
Theft from the person233.0691.67%
Bicycle theft182.200.00%
Burglary181.72157.14%
Vehicle crime121.72200.00%
Robbery91.1550.00%
Public order90.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.86600.00%
Drugs60.6750.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5117.405000.00%
Anti-social behaviour504.880.00%
Shoplifting264.780.00%
Theft from the person122.490.00%
Public order121.150.00%
Burglary71.150.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Other theft50.570.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-98.28%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5820.083.57%
Anti-social behaviour385.55-5.00%
Theft from the person323.6377.78%
Other theft183.06-18.18%
Robbery141.7216.67%
Public order131.34-18.75%
Shoplifting131.248.33%
Burglary91.2412.50%
Bicycle theft60.8620.00%
Vehicle crime40.57-66.67%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5621.135.66%
Anti-social behaviour405.36-14.89%
Other theft223.83-29.03%
Theft from the person182.105.88%
Public order161.72-20.00%
Robbery121.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime121.15140.00%
Shoplifting121.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.15100.00%
Burglary80.96-27.27%
Drugs50.77-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.48150.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5321.42-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour475.072.17%
Other theft314.490.00%
Public order202.9681.82%
Theft from the person171.91-5.56%
Robbery151.6387.50%
Burglary111.43175.00%
Shoplifting101.050.00%
Drugs80.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.7014.00%
Anti-social behaviour465.456.98%
Other theft314.40-6.06%
Theft from the person182.9628.57%
Public order111.72-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.0525.00%
Shoplifting100.9625.00%
Robbery80.96166.67%
Vehicle crime60.7750.00%
Burglary40.57-42.86%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5019.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.780.00%
Other theft334.110.00%
Public order173.160.00%
Theft from the person141.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.340.00%
Shoplifting80.770.00%
Burglary70.770.00%
Drugs50.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202450
April 202438
January 202440
December 202347
November 202346
October 202343

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
April 202418
January 202422
December 202331
November 202331
October 202333

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202414
January 202412
December 202315
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
April 202432
January 202418
December 202317
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202451
June 20241
April 202458
January 202456
December 202353
November 202357
October 202350

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 202413
January 202416
December 202320
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202426
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total178
    Shoplifting140
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burchell Road
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moncrieff Place
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Peckham High Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Melon Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 7. Leontine Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 10. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Basing Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlton Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rye Lane
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Almond Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hastings Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Jocelyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Collyer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Silkin Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Meeting House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Pennethorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kincaid Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 27. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Peckham Rye
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Grenard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Wilmot Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2