EDGAR WALLACE CLOSE, SE15 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 6HJ

EDGAR WALLACE CLOSE, SE15 6HJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population. This SE15 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 6HJ, encompassing approximately 7321 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)

SE15 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peckham Grove with total crimes: 9
  • East Surrey Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Havil Street with total crimes: 5

EDGAR WALLACE CLOSE, SE15 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.025.26%
Violence and sexual offences172.73-10.53%
Vehicle crime162.32166.67%
Other theft112.19120.00%
Drugs91.5028.57%
Theft from the person71.23250.00%
Bicycle theft70.96600.00%
Burglary70.96250.00%
Robbery60.96500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Public order20.41-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.600.00%
Public order82.600.00%
Drugs71.090.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Other theft50.820.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.807.41%
Anti-social behaviour223.9646.67%
Theft from the person123.00200.00%
Drugs121.64200.00%
Burglary71.64-36.36%
Public order60.96500.00%
Vehicle crime50.82-54.55%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Robbery20.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.6966.67%
Vehicle crime112.0583.33%
Burglary111.50-31.25%
Robbery81.50166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0966.67%
Other theft50.68-16.67%
Theft from the person40.68-33.33%
Drugs40.55100.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.65-4.55%
Burglary162.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.19-10.00%
Theft from the person61.23500.00%
Vehicle crime60.8250.00%
Other theft60.82-40.00%
Public order60.82200.00%
Robbery30.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.52-8.33%
Burglary123.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.64-50.00%
Other theft101.37-9.09%
Drugs51.3725.00%
Robbery50.68150.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-62.50%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.280.00%
Other theft112.730.00%
Burglary81.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.090.00%
Drugs41.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
April 202422
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202412
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202429
January 202427
December 202321
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 202411
December 202316
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Peckham Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Surrey Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Havil Street
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 4. Blake'S Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. St George'S Way
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shield Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosemary Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Cronin Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Muscatel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Branch Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bibury Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dalwood Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newent Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Comfort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Daniel Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cator Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sumner Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Commercial Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Finch Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Brunswick Villas
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Sedgmoor Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1