WILLIAM MARGRIE CLOSE, SE15 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5HF

WILLIAM MARGRIE CLOSE, SE15 5HF, Southwark has recorded a total of 366 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.90 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5HF, encompassing approximately 9171 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (457.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (21.95% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (19.05% increase)

SE15 5HF 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

WILLIAM MARGRIE CLOSE, SE15 5HF 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 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14539.90457.69%
Anti-social behaviour5015.8121.95%
Violence and sexual offences505.4519.05%
Other theft285.45460.00%
Theft from the person223.05100.00%
Bicycle theft192.401800.00%
Burglary152.07114.29%
Vehicle crime101.64233.33%
Public order71.09-22.22%
Drugs60.760.00%
Robbery60.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.34-28.81%
Anti-social behaviour414.5832.26%
Shoplifting264.47100.00%
Theft from the person112.83-65.62%
Public order91.20-30.77%
Robbery90.98-30.77%
Burglary70.98-12.50%
Other theft50.76-68.75%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5921.7020.41%
Theft from the person326.43146.15%
Anti-social behaviour313.496.90%
Other theft163.38-15.79%
Public order131.7418.18%
Shoplifting131.428.33%
Robbery131.4218.18%
Burglary81.42-11.11%
Bicycle theft50.87-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.55-55.56%
Drugs30.44-40.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.0422.50%
Anti-social behaviour295.34-32.56%
Other theft193.16-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson142.07180.00%
Theft from the person131.53-35.00%
Shoplifting121.4220.00%
Robbery111.31-15.38%
Public order111.20-42.11%
Burglary91.20-18.18%
Vehicle crime90.9812.50%
Bicycle theft80.98166.67%
Drugs50.87-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4322.5743.33%
Violence and sexual offences404.69-23.08%
Other theft284.36-12.50%
Theft from the person203.0533.33%
Public order192.18137.50%
Robbery132.0762.50%
Burglary111.42266.67%
Shoplifting101.200.00%
Vehicle crime81.09-11.11%
Drugs70.87250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.308.33%
Other theft325.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.49-23.08%
Theft from the person153.277.14%
Shoplifting101.6425.00%
Vehicle crime91.0928.57%
Public order80.98-50.00%
Robbery80.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.87-22.22%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Drugs20.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour395.230.00%
Other theft324.250.00%
Public order163.490.00%
Theft from the person141.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.530.00%
Shoplifting80.980.00%
Vehicle crime70.870.00%
Burglary60.760.00%
Drugs50.650.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202441
April 202431
January 202429
December 202343
November 202330
October 202339

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202432
January 202413
December 202320
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202442
April 202459
January 202449
December 202340
November 202352
October 202348

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20245
April 202416
January 202419
December 202328
November 202332
October 202332

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202413
January 202411
December 202319
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5HF 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. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 9. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rye Lane
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Almond Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Holly Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Peckham Rye
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Quantock Mews
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wood'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Goldsmith Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Raul Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 26. Consort Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Saskia Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Caulfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Parkstone Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Marmont Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1