SE16 2SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2SU

SE16 2SU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2SU 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 2SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2SU, encompassing approximately 4509 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE16 2SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Warndon Street with total crimes: 5

SE16 2SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.086.25%
Anti-social behaviour123.77-52.00%
Other theft82.66700.00%
Vehicle crime61.7750.00%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Theft from the person41.11100.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Public order30.67-50.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.540.00%
Public order63.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 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 behaviour1613.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.550.00%
Robbery73.100.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Public order40.89300.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Theft from the person30.67200.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 theft10.67-75.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.316.25%
Anti-social behaviour113.7737.50%
Theft from the person82.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.77400.00%
Other theft41.11-50.00%
Public order40.8933.33%
Robbery40.8933.33%
Burglary20.89-77.78%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.5314.29%
Burglary93.55200.00%
Other theft82.0060.00%
Vehicle crime81.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.77-27.27%
Robbery31.77-50.00%
Theft from the person30.67-66.67%
Public order30.67-57.14%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.10-52.17%
Theft from the person92.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.00600.00%
Vehicle crime71.55-12.50%
Public order71.550.00%
Robbery61.550.00%
Other theft51.33-28.57%
Burglary31.11-40.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.85130.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime83.5514.29%
Other theft71.7740.00%
Public order71.55133.33%
Burglary51.55-28.57%
Theft from the person51.11150.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.320.00%
Burglary72.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
April 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 202323
September 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202414
January 202417
December 202316
November 202314
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
September 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Surrey Canal Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Silwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Myers Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scawen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stockholm Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mercury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Trundley'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Crooke Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sketchley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Zampa Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Rollins Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bridge Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1