SE16 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2AY

SE16 2AY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE16 postcode area, which has experienced 522 crimes and a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE16 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2AY, encompassing approximately 6568 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 2AY area, explore the SE16 2AY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 2AY area, visit the SE16 2AY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE16 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Cope Street with total crimes: 6
  • Corbett'S Lane with total crimes: 5

SE16 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.20-44.00%
Burglary62.13200.00%
Other theft60.91500.00%
Vehicle crime60.91100.00%
Shoplifting50.91400.00%
Theft from the person30.7650.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Public order30.46-62.50%
Other crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.810.00%
Public order82.130.00%
Robbery31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.590.00%
Robbery62.440.00%
Vehicle crime60.910.00%
Other theft50.91400.00%
Public order40.76300.00%
Theft from the person30.61200.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%

In March 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 theft10.46-66.67%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.15-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.90-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences142.59-44.00%
Theft from the person92.13350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37400.00%
Vehicle crime40.76-63.64%
Public order40.6133.33%
Robbery30.61-40.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Other theft30.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.15-85.71%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.8110.00%
Vehicle crime113.350.00%
Other theft91.6750.00%
Burglary71.37133.33%
Robbery51.070.00%
Public order30.76-66.67%
Theft from the person20.46-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5517.65%
Anti-social behaviour203.0425.00%
Vehicle crime113.0422.22%
Public order91.6750.00%
Theft from the person81.37100.00%
Other theft61.22-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.91400.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Burglary30.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.66-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour162.5960.00%
Vehicle crime92.4450.00%
Other theft71.3716.67%
Burglary61.07-25.00%
Public order60.9120.00%
Theft from the person40.91100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.110.00%
Burglary81.520.00%
Other theft61.220.00%
Vehicle crime60.910.00%
Public order50.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202417
January 202414
December 202325
November 202320
October 202317
September 202327

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
April 202416
January 202417
December 202322
November 202320
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corbett'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Silwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Surrey Canal Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jarrow Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stockholm Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Debnams Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sketchley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Zampa Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1