SE15 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 6BU

SE15 6BU, Southwark has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.32 per 1,000 population. This SE15 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 6BU, encompassing approximately 9985 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE15 6BU area, explore the SE15 6BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

SE15 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Brideale Close with total crimes: 6
  • East Surrey Grove with total crimes: 6

SE15 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.3223.81%
Anti-social behaviour262.6044.44%
Other theft112.60450.00%
Vehicle crime111.10175.00%
Burglary101.10900.00%
Theft from the person81.00100.00%
Drugs50.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.100.00%
Theft from the person41.800.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.215.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.908.33%
Drugs61.30500.00%
Theft from the person50.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.50-16.67%
Burglary40.50-50.00%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other theft20.20-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.9112.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.8020.00%
Other theft111.20120.00%
Burglary81.10-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Theft from the person60.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Public order10.10-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.41-23.81%
Burglary111.60-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour101.10-44.44%
Vehicle crime61.0020.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Drugs40.50-63.64%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.81-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour182.10-37.93%
Burglary131.80333.33%
Drugs111.30266.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.10-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.70-16.67%
Other theft50.50-28.57%
Theft from the person30.50-25.00%
Robbery20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.200.00%
Other theft70.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20242
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202419
January 202418
December 202316
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20242
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE15 6BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brideale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Frensham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St George'S Way
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Shield Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rosemary Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Hastings Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hereford Retreat
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Haymerle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bibury Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stopes Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Peckham Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Daniel Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Glengall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. B215
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Colegrove Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Jowett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Whistler Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Peckham Hill Street
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 26. Sister Mabel'S Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Maismore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Reddins Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Glengall Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dorton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1