CITY BUSINESS CENTRE, SE16 2XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2XB

CITY BUSINESS CENTRE, SE16 2XB, Southwark has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2XB 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 2XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2XB, encompassing approximately 8397 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

SE16 2XB 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

CITY BUSINESS CENTRE, SE16 2XB 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 offences1810.3628.57%
Theft from the person152.14-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour121.79-45.45%
Drugs71.43250.00%
Public order70.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.83500.00%
Burglary60.71200.00%
Other theft60.7150.00%
Bicycle theft50.7125.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.410.00%
Theft from the person172.62750.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.02600.00%
Public order61.67500.00%
Robbery50.71400.00%
Other theft40.60300.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 person20.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-33.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

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 person31.07-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.36-88.46%
Burglary10.36-87.50%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-91.67%

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 offences2611.91766.67%
Theft from the person183.1038.46%
Anti-social behaviour142.140.00%
Other theft121.67200.00%
Burglary81.430.00%
Public order60.950.00%
Bicycle theft50.71400.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 person133.22-48.00%
Public order61.55-40.00%
Other theft40.71-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.48-85.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-85.71%

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 person2513.46-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences202.98-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour172.3841.67%
Other theft122.0250.00%
Public order101.43150.00%
Vehicle crime101.19100.00%
Bicycle theft71.19133.33%
Robbery70.8340.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 person2711.088.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.22-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour122.74-47.83%
Other theft81.43-38.46%
Vehicle crime50.95150.00%
Robbery50.60-16.67%
Public order40.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.9685.00%
Theft from the person254.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour232.98-70.89%
Other theft132.740.00%
Public order101.55150.00%
Robbery61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71100.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-83.33%
Bicycle theft20.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7920.960.00%
Theft from the person309.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.570.00%
Other theft132.380.00%
Vehicle crime121.550.00%
Bicycle theft61.430.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233
October 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

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 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202420
December 202323
November 202337
October 202320

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20231

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202414
January 202417
December 202312
November 202323
October 202379

A total of 175 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20242
May 20243
April 202418
March 202413
January 202425
December 202327
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
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 2XB 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. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Cherry Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1