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

Overview of Crime in SE16 2UE

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2UE, Southwark has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2UE 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 2UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2UE, encompassing approximately 7306 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE16 2UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.2876.92%
Anti-social behaviour213.15-36.36%
Other theft102.87100.00%
Bicycle theft91.37800.00%
Theft from the person91.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2350.00%
Vehicle crime50.82400.00%
Burglary50.68400.00%
Public order30.68-75.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.140.00%
Theft from the person184.52800.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.46550.00%
Public order121.781100.00%
Robbery61.64500.00%
Other theft50.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

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 theft21.23-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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 offences41.78-78.95%
Other theft30.55-82.35%
Theft from the person30.41-85.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.14-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2015.0653.85%
Violence and sexual offences192.74375.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.600.00%
Other theft172.60183.33%
Public order82.3333.33%
Bicycle theft61.09500.00%
Robbery50.820.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 person134.11-59.38%
Other theft61.78-62.50%
Public order60.82-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.82-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-88.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3219.3039.13%
Anti-social behaviour224.38-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences203.01-33.33%
Other theft162.74-5.88%
Vehicle crime152.1950.00%
Bicycle theft92.05350.00%
Shoplifting91.23125.00%
Public order81.23100.00%
Robbery61.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.1138.10%
Theft from the person233.97-32.35%
Other theft173.15-15.00%
Robbery122.33200.00%
Vehicle crime101.64-23.08%
Public order41.37-63.64%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3420.9430.77%
Violence and sexual offences254.65-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour213.4223.53%
Other theft202.8725.00%
Vehicle crime132.7444.44%
Public order111.7883.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.5180.00%
Bicycle theft41.2333.33%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Burglary40.55-42.86%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.070.00%
Theft from the person264.658.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.5613.33%
Other theft162.33-11.11%
Vehicle crime92.1950.00%
Burglary71.2340.00%
Public order60.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Shoplifting40.6833.33%
Bicycle theft30.55-57.14%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.070.00%
Theft from the person244.650.00%
Other theft183.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.460.00%
Public order82.050.00%
Bicycle theft71.090.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 204 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 20242
May 20243
April 202420
March 202413
January 202432
December 202323
November 202334
October 202326
September 202324

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20242
May 20244
April 202419
March 20244
January 202420
December 202330
November 202325
October 202334
September 202334

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202433
April 202419
January 202422
December 202329
November 202321
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 202417
March 20246
January 202416
December 202317
November 202320
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20241
April 20248
March 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Corbett'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1