SE16 2JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2JY

SE16 2JY, Southwark has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2JY 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 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2JY, encompassing approximately 7943 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SE16 2JY 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
  • Ambrose Street with total crimes: 7

SE16 2JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.4614.29%
Anti-social behaviour233.02-14.81%
Theft from the person92.90350.00%
Public order61.1350.00%
Vehicle crime50.76150.00%
Other theft50.63-28.57%
Robbery50.63400.00%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Burglary30.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38200.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.1992.86%
Violence and sexual offences213.40-16.00%
Other theft72.6440.00%
Burglary60.88-53.85%
Public order40.7633.33%
Vehicle crime20.50-83.33%
Theft from the person20.25-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4678.57%
Theft from the person163.1560.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.01-12.50%
Burglary131.76160.00%
Vehicle crime121.6450.00%
Other theft51.51-16.67%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.5714.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.01-39.13%
Theft from the person101.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.2614.29%
Public order61.01200.00%
Other theft60.76-57.14%
Burglary50.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-33.33%
Robbery20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.96-42.50%
Theft from the person142.907.69%
Other theft141.76-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour141.76-46.15%
Vehicle crime71.76-12.50%
Burglary60.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7650.00%
Robbery40.76300.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-50.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour265.04-66.23%
Other theft173.2730.77%
Theft from the person132.14-7.14%
Vehicle crime81.64-20.00%
Burglary51.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Public order40.50-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.50300.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Robbery10.25-83.33%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7721.53-14.44%
Violence and sexual offences309.6925.00%
Theft from the person143.7855.56%
Other theft131.76116.67%
Vehicle crime101.64100.00%
Public order91.26125.00%
Robbery61.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Drugs10.50-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9020.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences2411.330.00%
Theft from the person93.020.00%
Other theft61.130.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Robbery50.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202416
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
April 202414
January 202416
December 202314
November 202326
October 202377
September 202390

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202425
January 202414
December 202323
November 202340
October 202330
September 202324

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 202317
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 2JY 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. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Strathnairn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Tenda Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lynton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Almond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Galleywall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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