SE15 5GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5GT

SE15 5GT, Southwark has recorded a total of 352 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.50 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5GT 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 5GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5GT, encompassing approximately 9644 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (457.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)

SE15 5GT 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 5GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14536.50457.69%
Anti-social behaviour4915.0325.64%
Violence and sexual offences375.08-17.78%
Other theft223.841000.00%
Vehicle crime202.28300.00%
Theft from the person202.07233.33%
Burglary152.071400.00%
Bicycle theft101.56400.00%
Public order101.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.04166.67%
Robbery80.8360.00%
Drugs60.8350.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
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 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour394.670.00%
Shoplifting264.040.00%
Public order82.700.00%
Theft from the person60.830.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
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 offences10.10-98.08%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.254.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.3921.21%
Theft from the person254.1547.06%
Other theft132.59-50.00%
Robbery121.359.09%
Drugs61.2450.00%
Vehicle crime60.62-40.00%
Burglary60.62-40.00%
Shoplifting50.62-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.5233.33%
Public order30.41-72.73%
Other crime20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5020.436.38%
Anti-social behaviour335.18-5.71%
Other theft263.420.00%
Theft from the person172.7088.89%
Shoplifting121.7633.33%
Robbery111.24-15.38%
Public order111.14-26.67%
Burglary101.14-9.09%
Vehicle crime101.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0420.00%
Drugs40.62-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-25.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.979.30%
Anti-social behaviour354.87-5.41%
Other theft263.630.00%
Public order152.70275.00%
Robbery131.5685.71%
Burglary111.35175.00%
Shoplifting91.14-10.00%
Theft from the person90.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-37.50%
Drugs50.5266.67%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.73-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour374.46-31.48%
Other theft263.8423.81%
Theft from the person182.70100.00%
Shoplifting101.8711.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.04-38.46%
Robbery70.8375.00%
Burglary40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-66.67%
Public order40.41-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.41-20.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5419.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.600.00%
Other theft214.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.180.00%
Vehicle crime121.350.00%
Shoplifting91.240.00%
Theft from the person90.930.00%
Public order70.930.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Drugs30.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202439
April 202440
January 202433
December 202335
November 202337
October 202354

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202425
January 202417
December 20239
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20242
April 202413
January 202426
December 202326
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20243
January 202411
December 202315
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202445
June 20241
April 202452
January 202450
December 202347
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202426
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 5GT 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 22. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Jowett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Grenard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2