SE16 3LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 3LY

SE16 3LY, Southwark has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.29 per 1,000 population. This SE16 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 3LY, encompassing approximately 7118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

SE16 3LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9

SE16 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.2920.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.210.00%
Shoplifting123.651100.00%
Vehicle crime101.69100.00%
Public order81.400.00%
Theft from the person71.120.00%
Robbery60.98500.00%
Other theft50.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Burglary40.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.6844.44%
Anti-social behaviour253.65127.27%
Burglary83.51-27.27%
Other theft61.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.84-44.44%
Drugs10.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.52-10.00%
Theft from the person132.5362.50%
Burglary111.83175.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.55-8.33%
Other theft91.550.00%
Vehicle crime91.2612.50%
Drugs51.26150.00%
Public order30.70-57.14%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.66-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour122.81-45.45%
Other theft91.69-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.26-46.67%
Theft from the person81.1214.29%
Public order71.12600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9825.00%
Burglary40.70-63.64%
Robbery30.56-57.14%
Drugs20.42-60.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.01-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour223.2383.33%
Vehicle crime153.0987.50%
Other theft132.11-18.75%
Burglary111.8337.50%
Theft from the person71.55-50.00%
Robbery70.9816.67%
Drugs50.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.56-50.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.283.03%
Other theft164.7823.08%
Theft from the person142.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.690.00%
Burglary81.12100.00%
Robbery61.12100.00%
Shoplifting60.84500.00%
Public order50.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Drugs40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.640.00%
Other theft132.110.00%
Theft from the person101.830.00%
Vehicle crime81.400.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.840.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202411
January 202412
December 202322
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
April 202418
January 202420
December 202323
November 202334
October 202333

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 202315
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202411
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rotherhithe New Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Masters Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lynton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Cranswick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Strathnairn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1