SE16 2ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2ST

SE16 2ST, Lewisham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.18 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2ST 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 2ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2ST, encompassing approximately 6219 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)

SE16 2ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rotherhithe New Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

SE16 2ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.185.88%
Shoplifting112.891000.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.77-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.61166.67%
Other theft71.29600.00%
Burglary61.13100.00%
Drugs60.96500.00%
Public order50.96-16.67%
Robbery40.8033.33%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.730.00%
Public order62.730.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32100.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.570.00%
Robbery82.250.00%
Other theft61.29500.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Theft from the person50.96400.00%
Public order40.80300.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.48-83.33%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.16-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.09-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour152.89-34.78%
Theft from the person82.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.29133.33%
Robbery61.1320.00%
Other theft60.96-33.33%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-88.24%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.8545.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.6627.78%
Vehicle crime173.7088.89%
Burglary102.73100.00%
Other theft91.6180.00%
Theft from the person51.45-16.67%
Robbery50.80-54.55%
Shoplifting30.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-40.00%
Public order30.48-66.67%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.6042.86%
Anti-social behaviour183.2250.00%
Robbery112.891000.00%
Vehicle crime91.7728.57%
Public order91.45125.00%
Theft from the person61.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96400.00%
Burglary50.800.00%
Other theft50.80-44.44%
Shoplifting50.800.00%
Drugs40.80100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.2533.33%
Other theft91.9312.50%
Vehicle crime71.4516.67%
Burglary51.13-28.57%
Public order40.8033.33%
Theft from the person20.64-50.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.380.00%
Other theft81.450.00%
Burglary71.290.00%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Theft from the person40.960.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202416
January 202418
December 202329
November 202320
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202414
January 202415
December 202323
November 202318
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 202317
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Bramcote Grove
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Silwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Surrey Canal Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jarrow Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cranswick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Stockholm Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Record Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Debnams Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sketchley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Delaford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Zampa Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Rollins Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bridge Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1