SE16 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 3AB

SE16 3AB, Southwark has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This SE16 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 3AB, encompassing approximately 5615 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 3AB area, explore the SE16 3AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 3AB area, visit the SE16 3AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SE16 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Rotherhithe New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Bramcote Grove with total crimes: 5

SE16 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.07-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.497.69%
Shoplifting112.491000.00%
Drugs81.96300.00%
Vehicle crime71.42133.33%
Other theft51.2566.67%
Robbery50.89400.00%
Public order50.8966.67%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.670.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.970.00%
Other theft83.21700.00%
Theft from the person81.42700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.420.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.53-85.71%
Public order10.18-83.33%
Theft from the person10.18-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.62-52.63%
Other theft71.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.25-57.14%
Vehicle crime61.07-60.00%
Public order61.0720.00%
Theft from the person61.0750.00%
Robbery51.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.36-77.78%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.03-9.52%
Vehicle crime153.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.6740.00%
Burglary92.490.00%
Other theft61.60-14.29%
Public order51.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.8966.67%
Shoplifting40.89-20.00%
Drugs40.7133.33%
Theft from the person40.71-42.86%
Robbery40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.8540.00%
Vehicle crime103.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.78150.00%
Burglary91.78800.00%
Public order81.6060.00%
Other theft71.42-30.00%
Theft from the person71.25133.33%
Robbery61.25200.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.26-6.25%
Other theft102.67-16.67%
Public order51.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Theft from the person30.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.290.00%
Other theft122.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.140.00%
Theft from the person61.420.00%
Vehicle crime61.070.00%
Drugs61.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202418
January 20249
December 202319
November 202321
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20246
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 202315
November 202310
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bramcote Grove
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eagle Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Verney Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 8. Masters Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Jarrow Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 12. Culloden Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catlin Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cranswick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Stockholm Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Record Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lynton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Galleywall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Delaford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Zampa Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Ilderton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1