SE15 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5LP

SE15 5LP, Southwark has recorded a total of 367 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.24 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5LP, encompassing approximately 9353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5LP area, explore the SE15 5LP 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: (54) incidents (31.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)

SE15 5LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 175
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Moncrieff Place with total crimes: 16

SE15 5LP 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 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14539.24457.69%
Anti-social behaviour5415.5031.71%
Violence and sexual offences435.77-2.27%
Other theft274.601250.00%
Theft from the person212.89200.00%
Vehicle crime142.25250.00%
Burglary141.50600.00%
Bicycle theft131.501200.00%
Public order101.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.07200.00%
Robbery90.9680.00%
Drugs60.96200.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.934300.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.700.00%
Shoplifting264.380.00%
Public order102.780.00%
Theft from the person71.070.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-98.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5920.425.36%
Anti-social behaviour396.3121.88%
Theft from the person314.1772.22%
Other theft153.31-37.50%
Robbery141.607.69%
Public order71.50-46.15%
Burglary60.750.00%
Shoplifting60.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.43-33.33%
Drugs30.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5621.4914.29%
Anti-social behaviour325.99-37.25%
Other theft243.42-7.69%
Theft from the person182.5738.46%
Robbery131.928.33%
Public order131.39-23.53%
Shoplifting121.399.09%
Vehicle crime81.28100.00%
Drugs60.8620.00%
Burglary60.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5122.0230.77%
Violence and sexual offences495.45-9.26%
Other theft265.24-13.33%
Public order172.78325.00%
Theft from the person131.82-23.53%
Robbery121.3971.43%
Shoplifting111.28-15.38%
Burglary91.18800.00%
Drugs50.9625.00%
Bicycle theft50.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.43-42.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour395.770.00%
Other theft304.170.00%
Theft from the person173.210.00%
Shoplifting131.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.180.00%
Robbery70.750.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202441
April 202439
January 202432
December 202351
November 202339

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 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 202311

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20242
April 202415
January 202424
December 202326
November 202330

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202444
June 20241
April 202459
January 202456
December 202349
November 202354

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
April 202431
January 202418
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 20237

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20247
January 202413
December 202317
November 20234

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202426
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5LP 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. Moncrieff Place
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Grummant Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Peckham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Basing Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Talfourd Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 21. Jowett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Grenard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Wilmot Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Peckham Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 29. Sister Mabel'S Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. Goldsmith Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2