SE15 5RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5RP

SE15 5RP, Southwark has recorded a total of 376 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.31 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5RP 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 5RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5RP, encompassing approximately 12007 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 5RP area, explore the SE15 5RP 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: (55) incidents (14.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (6.38% increase)

SE15 5RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 164
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Peckham High Street with total crimes: 11

SE15 5RP 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 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14431.31476.00%
Anti-social behaviour5511.9914.58%
Violence and sexual offences504.586.38%
Other theft284.16833.33%
Theft from the person212.33320.00%
Burglary181.75260.00%
Vehicle crime161.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.33800.00%
Public order90.7528.57%
Bicycle theft80.750.00%
Robbery80.6760.00%
Drugs80.6760.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.004600.00%
Shoplifting253.910.00%
Public order72.080.00%
Theft from the person50.580.00%
Drugs50.420.00%
Burglary50.420.00%
Robbery50.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.24-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour384.008.57%
Theft from the person223.1646.67%
Other theft141.83-36.36%
Robbery121.179.09%
Vehicle crime71.00-36.36%
Public order70.58-41.67%
Drugs60.5820.00%
Shoplifting60.50-40.00%
Burglary50.50-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.8252.63%
Anti-social behaviour354.83-7.89%
Other theft222.91-12.00%
Theft from the person151.8350.00%
Public order121.25-14.29%
Robbery111.00-15.38%
Vehicle crime110.92175.00%
Shoplifting100.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.83125.00%
Burglary70.7516.67%
Drugs50.58-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.07-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences383.16-17.39%
Other theft253.164.17%
Public order142.08133.33%
Robbery131.17116.67%
Theft from the person101.08-37.50%
Shoplifting90.8350.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Burglary60.50200.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.914.55%
Anti-social behaviour443.83-25.42%
Other theft243.6614.29%
Theft from the person162.0023.08%
Criminal damage and arson111.3322.22%
Drugs60.9250.00%
Shoplifting60.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.50-25.00%
Public order60.50-33.33%
Robbery60.5050.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-25.00%
Burglary20.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5915.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.910.00%
Other theft213.660.00%
Theft from the person131.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.080.00%
Public order90.750.00%
Vehicle crime80.750.00%
Shoplifting70.670.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Robbery40.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202448
April 202438
January 202435
December 202338
November 202344
October 202359

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20243
April 202414
January 202422
December 202325
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202447
June 20241
April 202448
January 202458
December 202338
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 202422
January 202415
December 202310
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 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 20236
October 20234

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20232

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202425
April 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5RP 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. Peckham High Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Melon Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 5. Leontine Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rosemary Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Hastings Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Jocelyn Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lympstone Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elcot Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Silkin Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pennethorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kincaid Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 27. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gatonby Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 29. B215
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1