SE15 5GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5GS

SE15 5GS, Southwark has recorded a total of 363 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.13 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5GS 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 5GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5GS, encompassing approximately 10047 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5GS area, explore the SE15 5GS 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: (59) incidents (37.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SE15 5GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 175
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Grummant Road with total crimes: 13

SE15 5GS 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 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14436.13476.00%
Anti-social behaviour5914.3337.21%
Violence and sexual offences405.87-11.11%
Other theft243.981100.00%
Theft from the person232.39283.33%
Vehicle crime162.29300.00%
Burglary131.59550.00%
Bicycle theft101.29900.00%
Public order101.0011.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.00200.00%
Robbery70.9040.00%
Drugs60.70100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.480.00%
Shoplifting254.280.00%
Public order92.490.00%
Theft from the person60.900.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-98.18%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.31-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour415.4713.89%
Theft from the person254.0847.06%
Robbery142.4927.27%
Other theft141.39-46.15%
Vehicle crime71.39-30.00%
Burglary60.70-14.29%
Drugs50.600.00%
Public order50.50-58.33%
Shoplifting50.50-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.50-50.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.7031.11%
Anti-social behaviour365.87-25.00%
Other theft263.580.00%
Theft from the person172.5954.55%
Public order121.69-29.41%
Shoplifting121.1933.33%
Robbery111.19-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.09233.33%
Burglary71.00-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.7020.00%
Drugs50.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4819.4111.63%
Violence and sexual offences454.78-6.25%
Other theft264.48-10.34%
Public order172.59325.00%
Robbery131.6985.71%
Theft from the person111.29-35.29%
Shoplifting91.09-10.00%
Burglary80.90700.00%
Drugs60.8020.00%
Bicycle theft50.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.41-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour434.78-38.57%
Other theft294.2826.09%
Theft from the person172.8954.55%
Shoplifting101.6911.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.00-9.09%
Robbery71.0075.00%
Drugs50.7025.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-28.57%
Public order40.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7021.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.970.00%
Other theft235.080.00%
Public order122.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.190.00%
Theft from the person111.090.00%
Shoplifting91.090.00%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Burglary50.500.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Robbery40.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202443
April 202441
January 202436
December 202348
November 202343
October 202370

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20242
April 202414
January 202426
December 202326
November 202329
October 202323

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20245
January 202412
December 202317
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
June 20241
April 202455
January 202459
December 202345
November 202348
October 202351

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
April 202425
January 202417
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202425
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

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 5GS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total175
    Shoplifting140
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    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. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Peckham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Basing Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rosemary Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Hastings Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Jocelyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Collyer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 23. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Jowett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grenard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Wilmot Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2