SE21 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE21 8SQ

SE21 8SQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This SE21 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE21 8SQ, encompassing approximately 3700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE21 8SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clive Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bowen Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Chalford Road with total crimes: 3

SE21 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3883.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.97100.00%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-60.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-87.50%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5457.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.97100.00%
Vehicle crime82.7033.33%
Other theft42.16100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0340.00%
Vehicle crime61.89500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In December 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery97.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-28.57%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7616.67%
Vehicle crime61.89-25.00%
Burglary41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-86.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.810.00%
Vehicle crime84.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.160.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202315

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20239
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clive Road
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bowen Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chalford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Surrey Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Paxton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Nello James Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Seeley Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Little Bornes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ferrings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Alleyn Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Alleyn Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baird Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kingswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lyall Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1