READING CLOSE, SE22 0DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE22 0DY

READING CLOSE, SE22 0DY, Southwark has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This SE22 0DY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE22 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE22 0DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE22 0DY, encompassing approximately 9389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE22 0DY area, explore the SE22 0DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SE22 0DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norcroft Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Silvester Road with total crimes: 3

READING CLOSE, SE22 0DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.5836.36%
Anti-social behaviour121.609.09%
Vehicle crime81.2860.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.73450.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.17-26.67%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%
Other theft10.11-75.00%
Shoplifting10.11-80.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.3766.67%
Shoplifting51.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.53300.00%
Other theft40.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.21100.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime155.75-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences91.60-30.77%
Shoplifting70.96-36.36%
Other theft50.7566.67%
Public order50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-55.56%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-80.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime198.3158.33%
Violence and sexual offences132.0262.50%
Shoplifting111.38450.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1780.00%
Burglary80.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8566.67%
Public order50.5366.67%
Other theft30.530.00%
Robbery30.3250.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime124.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.28-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson50.85150.00%
Burglary40.53300.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Other theft30.32-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.32-57.14%
Robbery20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.850.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202415
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 202415
December 202319
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE22 0DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norcroft Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Plough Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Silvester Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crebor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hillcourt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lordship Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Etherow Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Milo Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Landells Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B219
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marcus Garvey Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dunstan'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Donkey Alley
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jennings Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pellatt Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Darrell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Balchier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Vision Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Upland Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Goodrich Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. A2216
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1