SE16 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2EU

SE16 2EU, Southwark has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.11 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2EU, encompassing approximately 7386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 2EU area, explore the SE16 2EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

SE16 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9

SE16 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.1164.71%
Anti-social behaviour243.79-35.14%
Other theft133.25225.00%
Burglary121.761100.00%
Theft from the person121.6271.43%
Vehicle crime81.62166.67%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-16.67%
Public order40.68-63.64%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.010.00%
Public order112.300.00%
Theft from the person71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.54-77.78%
Robbery10.27-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.602700.00%
Theft from the person113.790.00%
Other theft91.49350.00%
Public order91.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Burglary30.410.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.41-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3317.4765.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.47-25.81%
Theft from the person203.1153.85%
Vehicle crime132.7130.00%
Other theft111.76-31.25%
Shoplifting111.49266.67%
Public order61.49500.00%
Burglary40.81-50.00%
Drugs30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.25-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour204.20-4.76%
Other theft162.716.67%
Theft from the person132.17-43.48%
Robbery111.76175.00%
Vehicle crime101.49-33.33%
Burglary81.35100.00%
Shoplifting31.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.14-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.55-19.51%
Theft from the person234.4743.75%
Anti-social behaviour213.11-40.00%
Other theft152.8450.00%
Vehicle crime152.0325.00%
Public order62.03-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.8125.00%
Shoplifting50.6866.67%
Burglary40.68-50.00%
Robbery40.54300.00%
Drugs30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.550.00%
Theft from the person164.740.00%
Vehicle crime122.170.00%
Other theft101.620.00%
Burglary81.350.00%
Public order71.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 202316
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202423
December 202331
November 202333
October 202341

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202437
April 202434
January 202433
December 202320
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202411
January 202420
December 202313
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1