SE15 5TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 5TW

SE15 5TW, Southwark has recorded a total of 381 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.66 per 1,000 population. This SE15 5TW 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 5TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 5TW, encompassing approximately 11319 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (457.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)

SE15 5TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 175
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Burchell Road with total crimes: 16

SE15 5TW 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 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14533.66457.69%
Violence and sexual offences6012.8136.36%
Anti-social behaviour525.3018.18%
Other theft324.59966.67%
Theft from the person202.83150.00%
Burglary171.77183.33%
Bicycle theft151.500.00%
Vehicle crime101.33233.33%
Robbery90.8880.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.800.00%
Public order70.62-36.36%
Drugs60.6250.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4413.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences443.894300.00%
Shoplifting263.890.00%
Public order112.300.00%
Theft from the person80.970.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour293.98-17.14%
Theft from the person242.56100.00%
Other theft182.12-5.26%
Shoplifting121.590.00%
Robbery121.069.09%
Burglary111.0637.50%
Public order110.97-8.33%
Vehicle crime30.97-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.27-40.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour354.77-20.45%
Other theft193.09-26.92%
Theft from the person121.68-7.69%
Public order121.06-36.84%
Shoplifting121.0620.00%
Robbery111.06-15.38%
Vehicle crime110.97120.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.97150.00%
Burglary80.8814.29%
Drugs60.710.00%
Bicycle theft50.5366.67%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.58-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour444.2410.00%
Other theft263.8913.04%
Public order192.3058.33%
Robbery131.68160.00%
Theft from the person131.15-7.14%
Shoplifting101.150.00%
Burglary70.8840.00%
Drugs60.62200.00%
Vehicle crime50.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.8120.45%
Anti-social behaviour404.685.26%
Other theft233.53-17.86%
Theft from the person142.0316.67%
Public order121.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0625.00%
Shoplifting100.8825.00%
Burglary50.88-16.67%
Robbery50.4466.67%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Drugs20.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.73-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour383.895.56%
Other theft283.3627.27%
Public order162.4745.45%
Theft from the person121.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.06-27.27%
Shoplifting80.71-33.33%
Burglary60.71-25.00%
Drugs50.5325.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Robbery30.27-62.50%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.240.00%
Other theft223.180.00%
Theft from the person141.940.00%
Shoplifting121.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.060.00%
Public order110.970.00%
Robbery80.970.00%
Burglary80.710.00%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202444
April 202429
January 202435
December 202344
November 202340
October 202338
September 202336

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20243
April 202418
January 202419
December 202326
November 202323
October 202328
September 202322

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202424
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202444
June 20241
April 202445
January 202454
December 202348
November 202353
October 202344
September 202348

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202411
January 202412
December 202319
November 202312
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202426
April 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 5TW 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. 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. Leontine Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Colmore Mews
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Spring Tide Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
  • 10. Mission Place
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Carlton Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maya Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Silkin Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Meeting House Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Pennethorne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kincaid Road
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 24. Pioneer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Grenard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Wilmot Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Peckham Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 28. Furley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Fenham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Geldart Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1