SE21 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE21 8PZ

SE21 8PZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.08 per 1,000 population. This SE21 8PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE21 postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE21 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE21 8PZ, encompassing approximately 2079 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE21 8PZ area, explore the SE21 8PZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE21 8PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaks Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Sainsbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bowen Drive with total crimes: 4

SE21 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.73233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.92100.00%
Drugs41.92100.00%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Public order31.9250.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.390.00%
Vehicle crime74.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.370.00%
Other theft33.370.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime913.46800.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Other theft11.44-66.67%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.43-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.37400.00%
Drugs42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92300.00%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Robbery31.44200.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1066.67%
Vehicle crime34.81-66.67%
Other theft21.440.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-92.86%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.75100.00%
Vehicle crime96.7380.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.33-25.00%
Robbery32.89200.00%
Other theft21.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.850.00%
Other theft53.370.00%
Vehicle crime52.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE21 8PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oaks Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sainsbury Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bowen Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Surrey Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Paxton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Bridgetown Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Colby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gipsy Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Thorsden Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rusholme Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Charters Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Seeley Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Little Bornes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tylney Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mountbatten Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Baird Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hunters Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Glebehyrst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kingswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lyall Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hogarth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fountain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1