SE16 2XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2XG

SE16 2XG, Southwark has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.66 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2XG 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 2XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2XG, encompassing approximately 6881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

SE16 2XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Province Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

SE16 2XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6653.85%
Theft from the person192.91-13.64%
Other theft132.76225.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.89-42.11%
Bicycle theft71.60250.00%
Public order61.02-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-25.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.29-60.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2212.501000.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.76550.00%
Public order111.891000.00%
Robbery51.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Other theft40.58100.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

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 theft21.31-33.33%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
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 offences41.89-80.95%
Other theft30.58-78.57%
Theft from the person30.44-87.50%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2415.8484.62%
Violence and sexual offences213.49425.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.050.00%
Other theft142.32133.33%
Vehicle crime72.030.00%
Bicycle theft61.02500.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Robbery50.870.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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 person134.36-63.89%
Other theft61.89-64.71%
Public order60.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.87-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.58-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3620.7820.00%
Vehicle crime195.23216.67%
Violence and sexual offences182.76-35.71%
Other theft172.6230.77%
Anti-social behaviour122.47-25.00%
Shoplifting111.74175.00%
Bicycle theft101.60150.00%
Public order101.45150.00%
Robbery71.45-12.50%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3017.15-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences284.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.0745.45%
Other theft132.32-23.53%
Robbery81.8960.00%
Vehicle crime61.1620.00%
Bicycle theft40.8733.33%
Public order40.58-60.00%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-57.14%
Burglary20.44-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.2045.83%
Theft from the person325.09-3.03%
Other theft174.656.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.47-31.25%
Public order101.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.45250.00%
Robbery51.0225.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Drugs40.73300.00%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Burglary30.58-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3317.7317.86%
Violence and sexual offences244.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.4923.08%
Other theft162.32-15.79%
Bicycle theft62.320.00%
Public order60.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.8725.00%
Burglary40.73300.00%
Robbery40.58-20.00%
Shoplifting40.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.310.00%
Theft from the person284.650.00%
Other theft194.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.760.00%
Public order81.890.00%
Bicycle theft61.160.00%
Robbery50.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 202413
January 202436
December 202330
November 202332
October 202333
September 202328

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20242
May 20244
April 202421
March 20244
January 202418
December 202328
November 202335
October 202324
September 202332

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 202416
January 202412
December 202316
November 202311
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 202419
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20246
January 202417
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 2XG 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. Province Drive
    Total10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1