LOWER ROAD, SE16 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2LW

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2LW, Southwark has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2LW, encompassing approximately 6981 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SE16 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2LW 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 offences2415.0484.62%
Anti-social behaviour233.44-25.81%
Other theft113.29175.00%
Burglary91.580.00%
Theft from the person91.2928.57%
Vehicle crime71.29250.00%
Bicycle theft51.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Public order40.72-60.00%
Shoplifting30.5750.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.440.00%
Public order101.860.00%
Theft from the person71.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Other theft40.72300.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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 theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

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 theft20.57-77.78%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.291900.00%
Theft from the person102.860.00%
Other theft91.43350.00%
Public order71.290.00%
Shoplifting51.000.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

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 theft20.43-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-95.45%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.9061.11%
Violence and sexual offences224.15-18.52%
Theft from the person183.1580.00%
Other theft112.58-21.43%
Shoplifting111.58266.67%
Vehicle crime111.5857.14%
Public order51.58400.00%
Burglary40.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.61-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour183.8750.00%
Other theft142.587.69%
Theft from the person102.01-52.38%
Robbery91.43350.00%
Vehicle crime71.29-46.15%
Burglary51.0025.00%
Shoplifting30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.040.00%
Theft from the person214.150.00%
Other theft133.010.00%
Vehicle crime131.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Public order50.720.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202422
December 202327
November 202329

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
April 202423
January 202429
December 202318
November 202312

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202410
January 202418
December 202310
November 202321

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    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. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1