SE16 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2JW

SE16 2JW, Southwark has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2JW 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 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2JW, encompassing approximately 7277 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)

SE16 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9

SE16 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.44-22.73%
Shoplifting152.341400.00%
Public order92.06350.00%
Vehicle crime61.24500.00%
Other theft60.82-33.33%
Burglary50.820.00%
Theft from the person40.6933.33%
Robbery40.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.17108.33%
Violence and sexual offences223.4410.00%
Other theft93.0250.00%
Burglary51.24-50.00%
Robbery30.69-25.00%
Theft from the person30.41-76.92%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.405.26%
Theft from the person132.7544.44%
Anti-social behaviour121.79-29.41%
Burglary101.65400.00%
Vehicle crime91.37125.00%
Other theft61.24-25.00%
Robbery40.82-42.86%
Public order40.55-20.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.58-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour172.61-34.62%
Theft from the person92.3412.50%
Other theft81.24-38.46%
Robbery71.10133.33%
Public order50.96150.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-42.86%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.70-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour264.12-27.78%
Other theft133.57-7.14%
Theft from the person81.790.00%
Burglary71.100.00%
Vehicle crime70.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-33.33%
Shoplifting40.55-33.33%
Robbery30.55-57.14%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3618.96-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences314.9524.00%
Other theft144.2655.56%
Theft from the person81.92-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.10-22.22%
Burglary70.9675.00%
Robbery70.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9650.00%
Shoplifting60.820.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.69100.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7820.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences2510.720.00%
Theft from the person93.440.00%
Other theft91.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Public order51.240.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
April 202412
January 202417
December 202326
November 202336
October 202378

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
April 202420
January 202419
December 202330
November 202331
October 202325

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corbett'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Jarrow Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 12. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Tenda Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lynton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Almond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Galleywall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Roseberry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blue Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Debnams Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1