SE16 2UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2UA

SE16 2UA, Southwark has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2UA 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 2UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2UA, encompassing approximately 6760 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SE16 2UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Gomm Road with total crimes: 7
  • Moodkee Street with total crimes: 5

SE16 2UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.505.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.11-10.53%
Other theft62.5120.00%
Theft from the person60.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.89400.00%
Public order40.74-50.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Robbery30.44-25.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.09900.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.960.00%
Theft from the person92.81350.00%
Public order81.33700.00%
Other theft51.18150.00%
Robbery40.74300.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.92-78.95%
Other theft30.59-75.00%
Theft from the person30.44-76.92%
Burglary10.44-88.89%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.76375.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.810.00%
Theft from the person132.810.00%
Other theft121.92100.00%
Burglary91.780.00%
Vehicle crime81.330.00%
Public order61.180.00%
Robbery40.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134.44-18.75%
Other theft61.92-45.45%
Public order60.89-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.89-73.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-75.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1612.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.22-31.82%
Other theft112.22-15.38%
Public order81.63100.00%
Vehicle crime71.1875.00%
Robbery61.0450.00%
Bicycle theft40.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.947.14%
Anti-social behaviour224.44-29.03%
Theft from the person163.25-33.33%
Other theft132.37-13.33%
Public order41.92-66.67%
Robbery40.59100.00%
Vehicle crime40.5933.33%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3120.27-59.74%
Violence and sexual offences284.597.69%
Theft from the person244.144.35%
Other theft153.5525.00%
Public order122.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.78200.00%
Drugs41.33300.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.44200.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-72.73%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7725.005.48%
Violence and sexual offences2611.39-16.13%
Theft from the person233.8521.05%
Other theft123.409.09%
Vehicle crime111.78266.67%
Public order61.63-33.33%
Burglary40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7324.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.800.00%
Theft from the person194.590.00%
Other theft112.810.00%
Public order91.630.00%
Bicycle theft71.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20242
May 20244
April 202419
March 20244
January 202415
December 202330
November 202328
October 202326
September 202331

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 202412
March 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202419
January 202415
December 202322
November 202331
October 202377
September 202373

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
March 202413
January 202416
December 202316
November 202324
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Almond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Debnams Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1