VARCOE ROAD, SE16 3AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 3AD

VARCOE ROAD, SE16 3AD, Southwark has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.59 per 1,000 population. This SE16 3AD 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 3AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 3AD, encompassing approximately 4206 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 3AD area, explore the SE16 3AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE16 3AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Rotherhithe New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Murdock Street with total crimes: 7

VARCOE ROAD, SE16 3AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1517.59-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour133.570.00%
Drugs83.09300.00%
Shoplifting81.90700.00%
Vehicle crime71.90133.33%
Public order51.6625.00%
Robbery41.19300.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.800.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.280.00%
Other theft82.14700.00%
Theft from the person81.90700.00%
Robbery41.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 theft10.71-88.89%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.26-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.85-42.86%
Other theft92.8580.00%
Vehicle crime52.14-58.33%
Robbery51.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Theft from the person51.1925.00%
Public order41.19-42.86%
Burglary20.95-77.78%
Drugs10.48-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.875.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.9966.67%
Vehicle crime123.57140.00%
Burglary92.8512.50%
Public order72.140.00%
Drugs61.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43150.00%
Other theft51.190.00%
Shoplifting41.19-20.00%
Theft from the person40.95-20.00%
Robbery30.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.0753.85%
Anti-social behaviour94.7550.00%
Burglary82.14300.00%
Public order71.9040.00%
Robbery61.66500.00%
Other theft51.43-44.44%
Theft from the person51.19150.00%
Vehicle crime51.1925.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Drugs41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.410.00%
Other theft93.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.140.00%
Public order51.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202418
January 202412
December 202321
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
March 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Murdock Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bramcote Grove
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Eagle Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Verney Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 9. Masters Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Devonshire Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cranswick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Stockholm Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Record Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Delaford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Zampa Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Rollins Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ilderton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ormside Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Manor Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1