SE15 5GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5GB

SE15 5GB, Southwark has recorded a total of 364 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.07 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5GB 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 5GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5GB, encompassing approximately 10683 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5GB area, explore the SE15 5GB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (144) incidents (476.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (27.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)

SE15 5GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 164
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Grummant Road with total crimes: 13

SE15 5GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14434.07476.00%
Anti-social behaviour5513.4827.91%
Violence and sexual offences415.15-6.82%
Other theft253.841150.00%
Theft from the person212.34320.00%
Vehicle crime181.97260.00%
Burglary141.68600.00%
Bicycle theft101.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.94233.33%
Public order100.9425.00%
Robbery80.9460.00%
Drugs60.75100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.120.00%
Shoplifting254.020.00%
Public order82.340.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Theft from the person50.470.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other theft20.190.00%
Burglary20.190.00%

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-98.08%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.38-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour394.8714.71%
Theft from the person253.6547.06%
Other theft142.34-41.67%
Robbery121.319.09%
Vehicle crime61.12-50.00%
Burglary60.56-14.29%
Drugs50.5625.00%
Shoplifting50.47-50.00%
Public order40.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.6319.15%
Anti-social behaviour345.243.03%
Other theft243.180.00%
Theft from the person172.2588.89%
Vehicle crime121.59200.00%
Public order121.12-25.00%
Robbery111.12-21.43%
Shoplifting101.0311.11%
Burglary70.94-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.6650.00%
Drugs40.56-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.66-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour334.40-17.50%
Other theft243.09-7.69%
Public order162.25220.00%
Robbery141.50100.00%
Shoplifting91.3150.00%
Theft from the person90.84-47.06%
Burglary80.84700.00%
Drugs70.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.37-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.85-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.49-34.43%
Other theft263.7423.81%
Theft from the person172.4354.55%
Criminal damage and arson111.59-15.38%
Drugs71.0375.00%
Robbery70.6675.00%
Shoplifting60.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.56-33.33%
Public order50.56-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.47-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6118.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences505.710.00%
Other theft214.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.970.00%
Theft from the person111.220.00%
Vehicle crime91.030.00%
Public order70.840.00%
Shoplifting70.660.00%
Bicycle theft50.660.00%
Burglary50.470.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Robbery40.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202443
April 202439
January 202434
December 202333
November 202340
October 202361

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20242
April 202414
January 202424
December 202324
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20244
January 202412
December 202316
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
June 20241
April 202452
January 202456
December 202347
November 202348
October 202350

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 202425
January 202417
December 20239
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202425
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total164
    Shoplifting140
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Grummant Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Peckham High Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Melon Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 6. Leontine Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Peckham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Basing Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rosemary Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Hastings Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jocelyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Collyer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 24. B215
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Jowett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1