ASHMORE CLOSE, SE15 5GY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5GY

ASHMORE CLOSE, SE15 5GY, Southwark has recorded a total of 382 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.91 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5GY 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 5GY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5GY, encompassing approximately 11970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5GY area, explore the SE15 5GY 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: (62) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (4.26% increase)

SE15 5GY 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

ASHMORE CLOSE, SE15 5GY 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 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14431.91476.00%
Anti-social behaviour6212.0340.91%
Violence and sexual offences495.184.26%
Other theft274.091250.00%
Theft from the person212.26320.00%
Vehicle crime181.75260.00%
Burglary161.50700.00%
Public order101.3442.86%
Bicycle theft90.84800.00%
Drugs90.7580.00%
Robbery80.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.67600.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.930.00%
Shoplifting253.680.00%
Public order72.090.00%
Drugs50.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.420.00%
Theft from the person50.420.00%
Robbery50.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.92%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.62-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour354.010.00%
Theft from the person242.9250.00%
Other theft132.00-43.48%
Robbery121.0920.00%
Drugs61.0020.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-54.55%
Shoplifting50.42-50.00%
Burglary40.42-42.86%
Public order40.33-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.1235.90%
Anti-social behaviour354.439.38%
Other theft232.92-4.17%
Theft from the person161.92100.00%
Vehicle crime111.34175.00%
Public order110.92-31.25%
Robbery100.92-23.08%
Shoplifting100.8411.11%
Burglary70.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.5850.00%
Drugs50.50-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.95-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour323.26-21.95%
Other theft242.67-4.00%
Public order162.00220.00%
Robbery131.34116.67%
Shoplifting91.0950.00%
Burglary80.750.00%
Theft from the person80.67-50.00%
Drugs70.6716.67%
Vehicle crime40.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.20-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour413.76-33.87%
Other theft253.4219.05%
Theft from the person162.0945.45%
Criminal damage and arson121.3420.00%
Burglary81.0060.00%
Drugs60.67100.00%
Shoplifting60.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.50-33.33%
Robbery60.5050.00%
Public order50.50-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6216.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences475.180.00%
Other theft213.930.00%
Theft from the person111.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.920.00%
Vehicle crime90.840.00%
Public order80.750.00%
Shoplifting70.670.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Bicycle theft40.420.00%
Robbery40.330.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202444
April 202435
January 202435
December 202332
November 202341
October 202362

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202447
June 20241
April 202448
January 202453
December 202339
November 202345
October 202347

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20242
April 202413
January 202423
December 202324
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20244
January 202411
December 202316
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 202424
January 202416
December 20238
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 20236
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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5GY 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. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 8. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Peckham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Basing Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shield Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rosemary Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Hastings Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Jocelyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lympstone Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hereford Retreat
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Collyer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Silkin Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 26. B215
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Colegrove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Jowett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1