NEW PLACE SQUARE, SE16 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2HP

NEW PLACE SQUARE, SE16 2HP, Southwark has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2HP, encompassing approximately 8076 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE16 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9
  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9

NEW PLACE SQUARE, SE16 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3711.89-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences214.58-4.55%
Theft from the person152.6050.00%
Burglary51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.62400.00%
Public order40.62-50.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4111.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.082100.00%
Theft from the person102.72400.00%
Public order81.240.00%
Burglary50.990.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.11-87.50%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Public order20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.512300.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.970.00%
Theft from the person162.48433.33%
Vehicle crime111.980.00%
Other theft91.360.00%
Burglary71.110.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.87-72.73%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.90-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour182.3528.57%
Vehicle crime112.23120.00%
Theft from the person111.36-42.11%
Other theft81.36-27.27%
Public order60.9950.00%
Robbery40.74100.00%
Burglary40.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-57.14%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.88-13.89%
Theft from the person193.84-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.35-39.13%
Other theft111.73-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.36133.33%
Burglary60.87200.00%
Vehicle crime50.7466.67%
Public order40.62-20.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour234.46-70.89%
Theft from the person202.8553.85%
Other theft122.489.09%
Public order51.4925.00%
Drugs40.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7919.31-9.20%
Violence and sexual offences279.78-20.59%
Theft from the person133.34-18.75%
Other theft111.6122.22%
Vehicle crime91.3612.50%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Robbery30.50-25.00%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-60.00%
Shoplifting20.25-71.43%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.12-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8723.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences3410.770.00%
Theft from the person164.210.00%
Other theft91.980.00%
Vehicle crime81.110.00%
Shoplifting70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Burglary50.620.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 20241
May 20243
April 202424
March 20241
January 202419
December 202331
November 202336
October 202327
September 202334

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202441
April 202420
January 202418
December 202314
November 202323
October 202379
September 202387

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 202416
March 20243
January 202411
December 202319
November 202320
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 4. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jamaica Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Chambers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bevington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. John Roll Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Marigold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1