SE16 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2PQ

SE16 2PQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2PQ 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 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2PQ, encompassing approximately 7199 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SE16 2PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Cope Street with total crimes: 6
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6

SE16 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.0838.89%
Anti-social behaviour163.47-48.39%
Other theft92.22350.00%
Burglary71.25250.00%
Vehicle crime60.9750.00%
Theft from the person40.830.00%
Shoplifting40.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Public order30.42-66.67%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.310.00%
Public order92.500.00%
Theft from the person41.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56200.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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 theft20.56-75.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.24%

In April 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 behaviour2711.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.752000.00%
Other theft82.92166.67%
Theft from the person51.11400.00%
Public order50.69400.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-94.74%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.14-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.5330.43%
Violence and sexual offences194.17-38.71%
Theft from the person112.64120.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Other theft30.56-70.00%
Robbery30.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-70.00%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-83.33%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0324.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.31-4.17%
Other theft103.1911.11%
Vehicle crime101.39-9.09%
Burglary61.39200.00%
Robbery60.8350.00%
Theft from the person50.83-66.67%
Public order40.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-71.43%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.58-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour243.47-7.69%
Theft from the person153.3387.50%
Vehicle crime112.080.00%
Other theft91.5328.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.25250.00%
Public order50.97-37.50%
Robbery40.690.00%
Burglary20.56-71.43%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.89-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour263.8944.44%
Vehicle crime113.6110.00%
Public order81.5360.00%
Theft from the person81.1160.00%
Other theft71.11-22.22%
Burglary70.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.440.00%
Vehicle crime102.500.00%
Other theft91.390.00%
Burglary71.250.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Theft from the person50.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
May 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202419
December 202331
November 202325
October 202328
September 202332

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
April 202427
January 202430
December 202323
November 202324
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Corbett'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Chilton Grove
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Silwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Jarrow Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Debnams Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sketchley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1