SE16 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 3BY

SE16 3BY, Southwark has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This SE16 3BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE16 postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE16 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 3BY, encompassing approximately 5193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eagle Close with total crimes: 5
  • Verney Way with total crimes: 4
  • Frank Mews with total crimes: 4

SE16 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.470.00%
Burglary42.700.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.270.00%
Other theft71.35600.00%
Theft from the person71.35600.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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 theft10.58-83.33%
Public order10.19-83.33%
Theft from the person10.19-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.01-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour71.93-46.15%
Other theft61.350.00%
Public order61.16100.00%
Theft from the person61.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1625.00%
Vehicle crime50.96-61.54%
Robbery40.960.00%
Burglary30.77-70.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.4762.50%
Vehicle crime132.5044.44%
Burglary102.5011.11%
Other theft61.930.00%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Theft from the person40.77-33.33%
Robbery40.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Shoplifting30.77-40.00%
Public order30.58-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2128.57%
Vehicle crime93.47125.00%
Burglary91.73800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7333.33%
Public order71.5475.00%
Theft from the person61.35200.00%
Other theft61.16-25.00%
Robbery61.16200.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.44-6.67%
Other theft82.70-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-14.29%
Public order41.16100.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Theft from the person20.39-60.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.940.00%
Other theft112.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.120.00%
Drugs61.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Theft from the person50.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202417
January 202410
December 202318
November 202318
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Eagle Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Verney Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Frank Mews
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Rollins Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sheppard Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Varcoe Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Weald Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Stevenson Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Ablett Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Bermondsey
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ryder Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Verney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Masters Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Credon Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Hyson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jarrow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. South Bermondsey (Station)
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Zampa Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Record Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1