PLOUGH WAY, SE16 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2LT

PLOUGH WAY, SE16 2LT, Southwark has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.01 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2LT, encompassing approximately 6173 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Burglary: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)

SE16 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

PLOUGH WAY, SE16 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.01-32.14%
Violence and sexual offences183.085.88%
Burglary172.92325.00%
Other theft132.75225.00%
Theft from the person122.1150.00%
Vehicle crime61.940.00%
Public order60.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-40.00%
Robbery30.4950.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.540.00%
Public order102.750.00%
Theft from the person81.620.00%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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 theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%

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 theft20.65-75.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.352100.00%
Theft from the person83.560.00%
Other theft81.30300.00%
Public order81.300.00%
Drugs41.300.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 theft20.49-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-94.12%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3115.3972.22%
Theft from the person175.0230.77%
Violence and sexual offences172.75-22.73%
Vehicle crime72.7540.00%
Other theft61.13-50.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Burglary40.65-42.86%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.90-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour183.56-10.00%
Theft from the person132.92-35.00%
Other theft122.1120.00%
Robbery91.94350.00%
Burglary71.4675.00%
Vehicle crime51.13-37.50%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.01-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour204.54-31.03%
Theft from the person203.2453.85%
Other theft103.2425.00%
Vehicle crime81.620.00%
Burglary41.30-20.00%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.350.00%
Theft from the person134.700.00%
Other theft82.110.00%
Vehicle crime81.300.00%
Public order61.300.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
April 202433
January 202431
December 202318
November 202320
October 202329

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20248
January 202417
December 202313
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202417
December 202322
November 202328
October 202333

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1