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

Overview of Crime in SE16 2UG

LOWER ROAD, SE16 2UG, Southwark has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.38 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2UG 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 2UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2UG, encompassing approximately 7372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE16 2UG 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 2UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.3878.57%
Anti-social behaviour233.39-30.30%
Other theft123.12200.00%
Burglary91.630.00%
Theft from the person81.2214.29%
Vehicle crime71.09133.33%
Bicycle theft50.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Public order40.68-55.56%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3311.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.480.00%
Public order91.900.00%
Theft from the person71.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Other theft40.68300.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.54-83.33%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.121900.00%
Other theft122.71500.00%
Theft from the person101.630.00%
Public order71.360.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.41-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-95.24%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.0093.33%
Violence and sexual offences213.93-19.23%
Theft from the person192.8558.33%
Other theft132.58-13.33%
Vehicle crime121.7620.00%
Shoplifting101.63233.33%
Public order51.36150.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Burglary20.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.38-3.70%
Other theft153.53-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour152.0315.38%
Theft from the person122.03-45.45%
Vehicle crime101.63-23.08%
Robbery91.36350.00%
Burglary61.22100.00%
Shoplifting30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.46-22.86%
Theft from the person223.6669.23%
Other theft162.9845.45%
Vehicle crime132.178.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.76-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson51.7625.00%
Public order50.68-16.67%
Shoplifting40.6833.33%
Burglary30.54-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour234.759.52%
Theft from the person133.1230.00%
Vehicle crime121.760.00%
Other theft111.63-35.29%
Burglary71.4940.00%
Public order60.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8133.33%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.070.00%
Other theft172.850.00%
Vehicle crime122.310.00%
Theft from the person101.630.00%
Robbery51.360.00%
Public order50.680.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202421
December 202326
November 202327
October 202335
September 202330

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
January 202413
December 202315
November 202316
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202433
April 202423
January 202429
December 202315
November 202313
October 202323
September 202321

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 202419
December 202312
November 202322
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20239
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 2UG 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. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1