SE15 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5HN

SE15 5HN, Southwark has recorded a total of 346 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.40 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5HN 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 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5HN, encompassing approximately 9252 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5HN area, explore the SE15 5HN 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)

SE15 5HN 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

SE15 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14537.40457.69%
Violence and sexual offences4715.6720.51%
Anti-social behaviour455.089.76%
Other theft234.86360.00%
Theft from the person202.49100.00%
Bicycle theft162.160.00%
Burglary151.73150.00%
Vehicle crime111.62175.00%
Public order61.19-33.33%
Robbery60.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4116.5410.81%
Violence and sexual offences394.43-29.09%
Shoplifting264.22100.00%
Theft from the person102.81-67.74%
Public order91.08-18.18%
Robbery80.97-11.11%
Burglary60.860.00%
Other theft50.65-68.75%
Vehicle crime40.54-50.00%
Other crime30.43200.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5521.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour375.9437.04%
Theft from the person314.00138.46%
Other theft163.35-5.88%
Shoplifting131.738.33%
Public order111.41-15.38%
Robbery91.1928.57%
Vehicle crime80.9760.00%
Burglary60.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.65-50.00%
Drugs30.43-25.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.7012.82%
Anti-social behaviour274.76-42.55%
Other theft172.92-37.04%
Public order131.84-23.53%
Theft from the person131.41-31.58%
Shoplifting121.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.30140.00%
Burglary91.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft80.97166.67%
Robbery70.86-46.15%
Vehicle crime50.76-50.00%
Drugs40.54-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4722.4846.88%
Violence and sexual offences395.08-20.41%
Other theft274.22-6.90%
Theft from the person192.9226.67%
Public order172.0588.89%
Robbery131.8485.71%
Burglary121.41300.00%
Vehicle crime101.3011.11%
Shoplifting101.080.00%
Drugs61.08500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.596.52%
Anti-social behaviour325.30-23.81%
Other theft293.46-3.33%
Theft from the person153.1315.38%
Shoplifting101.6225.00%
Public order91.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime90.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.97-30.00%
Robbery70.76133.33%
Burglary30.76-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.970.00%
Other theft304.540.00%
Public order153.240.00%
Theft from the person131.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.410.00%
Burglary81.080.00%
Shoplifting80.860.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Other crime30.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
April 202437
January 202427
December 202347
November 202332
October 202342

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 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 202312
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202431
January 202413
December 202319
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202439
April 202455
January 202444
December 202339
November 202349
October 202346

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 202416
January 202417
December 202327
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202411
January 202413
December 202317
November 20239
October 202315

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 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5HN 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. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rye Lane
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Almond Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Peckham Rye
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Quantock Mews
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wood'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Raul Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 22. Consort Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Saskia Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Caulfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Alpha Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Parkstone Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Cerise Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Moncrieff Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bishop Wilfred Wood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cicely Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1