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

Overview of Crime in SE16 2TP

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2TP, Southwark has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2TP 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 2TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2TP, encompassing approximately 7698 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)

SE16 2TP 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

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2TP 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.0438.46%
Theft from the person152.34-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour101.95-47.37%
Public order81.3033.33%
Drugs71.04250.00%
Burglary60.91200.00%
Other theft60.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78150.00%
Bicycle theft50.6566.67%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.13-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.610.00%
Theft from the person172.47750.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.21550.00%
Public order61.69500.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Other theft30.65200.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 person20.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-33.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 person31.17-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.39-88.46%
Burglary10.39-87.50%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.86766.67%
Theft from the person183.3838.46%
Anti-social behaviour142.340.00%
Other theft121.82200.00%
Burglary81.560.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.91300.00%
Public order40.52-33.33%
Robbery30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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 person133.51-45.83%
Public order61.69-40.00%
Other theft40.78-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences30.52-86.36%
Bicycle theft10.39-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2415.20-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences223.12-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour172.8654.55%
Other theft142.2175.00%
Public order101.82150.00%
Vehicle crime101.30100.00%
Bicycle theft71.3075.00%
Robbery70.9140.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2712.083.85%
Violence and sexual offences233.51-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour112.99-52.17%
Other theft81.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.04150.00%
Robbery50.65-16.67%
Public order40.65-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-40.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.5471.43%
Theft from the person264.68-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour233.38-70.89%
Other theft122.99-14.29%
Public order111.56120.00%
Robbery61.430.00%
Drugs50.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6525.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7923.510.00%
Theft from the person3110.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.030.00%
Other theft142.730.00%
Vehicle crime111.820.00%
Bicycle theft61.430.00%
Robbery60.780.00%
Public order50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
March 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202422
December 202323
November 202336
October 202321

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
April 202414
January 202417
December 202311
November 202323
October 202379

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20242
May 20243
April 202418
March 202413
January 202424
December 202327
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 2TP 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. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 19. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1