SE16 2TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2TH

SE16 2TH, Southwark has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2TH 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 2TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2TH, encompassing approximately 7334 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SE16 2TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Province Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8
  • Gomm Road with total crimes: 7

SE16 2TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1610.23-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences122.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour101.64-50.00%
Public order81.3614.29%
Drugs61.09200.00%
Burglary60.82200.00%
Other theft60.82100.00%
Bicycle theft50.8266.67%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.27-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.770.00%
Theft from the person182.73800.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.45600.00%
Public order71.91600.00%
Robbery50.95400.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-33.33%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.23-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.41-88.00%
Burglary10.41-85.71%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.68733.33%
Theft from the person173.4130.77%
Anti-social behaviour142.320.00%
Other theft101.91150.00%
Burglary71.360.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Robbery40.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Public order30.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133.68-48.00%
Public order61.77-25.00%
Other theft40.82-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-85.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2515.544.17%
Violence and sexual offences203.41-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour182.7338.46%
Other theft112.4537.50%
Vehicle crime111.50120.00%
Public order81.50166.67%
Bicycle theft81.09166.67%
Robbery71.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2412.14-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.27-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour133.14-51.85%
Other theft81.77-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.09150.00%
Robbery50.68-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.6850.00%
Public order30.41-72.73%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.1329.17%
Anti-social behaviour274.23-64.94%
Theft from the person253.68-10.71%
Public order113.41120.00%
Other theft111.50-21.43%
Robbery71.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9525.00%
Drugs40.68300.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.27-66.67%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7723.86-3.75%
Theft from the person2810.5016.67%
Violence and sexual offences243.82-31.43%
Other theft143.2716.67%
Vehicle crime91.9180.00%
Bicycle theft61.2320.00%
Public order50.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8025.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.910.00%
Theft from the person244.770.00%
Other theft123.270.00%
Public order81.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20243
March 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20243
January 202420
December 202323
November 202331
October 202324
September 202335

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202414
January 202418
December 202313
November 202327
October 202377
September 202380

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 195 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 20242
May 20243
April 202417
March 202413
January 202425
December 202324
November 202325
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Province Drive
    Total10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1