MARDEN SQUARE, SE16 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2JB

MARDEN SQUARE, SE16 2JB, Southwark has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.34 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2JB, encompassing approximately 8622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

SE16 2JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9

MARDEN SQUARE, SE16 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.34-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences254.528.70%
Theft from the person112.9037.50%
Public order71.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81500.00%
Robbery50.70150.00%
Vehicle crime40.58100.00%
Other theft40.46-33.33%
Burglary40.46-55.56%
Shoplifting40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.46200.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.872200.00%
Burglary92.670.00%
Theft from the person81.04300.00%
Public order70.930.00%
Other theft60.81500.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 person20.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.81-33.33%
Theft from the person20.23-89.47%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-92.59%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.692600.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.130.00%
Theft from the person192.55533.33%
Vehicle crime122.200.00%
Burglary121.390.00%
Other theft71.390.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Robbery30.35200.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Public order30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 person30.81-78.57%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Robbery10.23-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.6023.53%
Violence and sexual offences192.44-32.14%
Theft from the person142.20-36.36%
Vehicle crime101.6266.67%
Other theft81.16-50.00%
Public order80.93100.00%
Burglary50.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-16.67%
Robbery50.5825.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.34-40.43%
Theft from the person223.254.76%
Anti-social behaviour172.55-26.09%
Other theft161.976.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.86100.00%
Vehicle crime60.7020.00%
Burglary60.70100.00%
Robbery40.70300.00%
Public order40.46-50.00%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.1238.24%
Anti-social behaviour235.45-72.29%
Theft from the person212.675.00%
Other theft152.447.14%
Public order81.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-61.54%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Bicycle theft40.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Burglary30.35-25.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8322.15-12.63%
Violence and sexual offences349.6325.93%
Theft from the person203.9442.86%
Other theft142.3275.00%
Vehicle crime131.6285.71%
Public order81.5133.33%
Robbery50.930.00%
Burglary40.58-33.33%
Shoplifting30.46-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9522.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.020.00%
Theft from the person143.130.00%
Shoplifting81.620.00%
Other theft80.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.930.00%
Vehicle crime70.810.00%
Public order60.810.00%
Burglary60.700.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Drugs50.580.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
January 202414
December 202322
November 202321
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202442
April 202422
January 202421
December 202317
November 202323
October 202383
September 202395

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202419
December 202328
November 202347
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 5. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Jamaica Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Almond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Roseberry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blue Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1