WATLING STREET, SE15 6QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE15 6QZ

WATLING STREET, SE15 6QZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.11 per 1,000 population. This SE15 6QZ 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 6QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE15 6QZ, encompassing approximately 4674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

SE15 6QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Peckham Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 7

WATLING STREET, SE15 6QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2220.11-8.33%
Theft from the person154.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.21-23.53%
Vehicle crime92.7850.00%
Robbery71.93250.00%
Other theft71.500.00%
Burglary51.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Drugs31.07-50.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Public order20.64-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.130.00%
Public order83.640.00%
Other theft71.710.00%
Drugs61.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Theft from the person51.280.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.35157.14%
Theft from the person103.8542.86%
Burglary92.1428.57%
Drugs91.93125.00%
Public order51.93150.00%
Other theft31.07-50.00%
Robbery20.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.9056.25%
Theft from the person75.350.00%
Vehicle crime71.5016.67%
Burglary71.50-41.67%
Robbery71.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.50-46.15%
Other theft61.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Public order20.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.4218.18%
Burglary122.78140.00%
Theft from the person72.5716.67%
Vehicle crime61.5050.00%
Public order61.28200.00%
Other theft51.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07400.00%
Robbery41.07-42.86%
Drugs20.86-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.42-52.17%
Other theft102.3566.67%
Robbery72.1440.00%
Theft from the person61.50-14.29%
Burglary51.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Drugs30.860.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.920.00%
Burglary104.280.00%
Theft from the person72.140.00%
Other theft61.500.00%
Robbery51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
April 202418
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202323

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

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 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202425
January 202425
December 202316
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233

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 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

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
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Peckham Grove
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Blake'S Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. St George'S Way
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Harris Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Ada Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bibury Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Melbury Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rainbow Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newent Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Comfort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Daniel Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Portland Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Sam King Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Owgan Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Sedgmoor Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stanswood Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Marchwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dorton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Chandler Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Southampton Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Tilson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1