SE16 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 3NJ

SE16 3NJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.09 per 1,000 population. This SE16 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 3NJ, encompassing approximately 6495 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

SE16 3NJ 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 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4019.0925.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.16-7.14%
Vehicle crime104.0042.86%
Robbery81.54700.00%
Theft from the person71.230.00%
Public order71.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08100.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Shoplifting60.92500.00%
Bicycle theft40.920.00%
Burglary40.62-55.56%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.70146.15%
Violence and sexual offences284.93100.00%
Burglary94.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.39-22.22%
Other theft61.08-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1512.32114.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.31-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.16-35.00%
Burglary122.00140.00%
Vehicle crime91.8512.50%
Other theft71.39-12.50%
Public order31.08-57.14%
Drugs30.460.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.24-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences153.08-31.82%
Vehicle crime82.31-42.86%
Other theft81.23-42.86%
Public order71.23600.00%
Theft from the person71.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0866.67%
Burglary50.77-54.55%
Drugs30.77-25.00%
Robbery30.46-57.14%
Other crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.94130.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.54-26.67%
Vehicle crime143.3975.00%
Other theft142.16-6.67%
Burglary112.16120.00%
Robbery71.690.00%
Theft from the person61.08-57.14%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Shoplifting30.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-50.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.78-9.09%
Other theft154.6215.38%
Theft from the person142.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.16-47.37%
Vehicle crime81.540.00%
Robbery71.2375.00%
Burglary51.0825.00%
Shoplifting50.77400.00%
Public order40.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.8632.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.08-32.14%
Other theft132.9344.44%
Vehicle crime82.00-11.11%
Theft from the person81.2314.29%
Public order61.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-60.00%
Burglary40.6233.33%
Robbery40.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.15-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2818.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.850.00%
Vehicle crime91.540.00%
Other theft91.390.00%
Drugs81.390.00%
Theft from the person71.230.00%
Robbery61.080.00%
Public order50.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202432
April 202413
January 202420
December 202323
November 202310
October 202319
September 202328

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202414
January 202415
December 202322
November 202330
October 202333
September 202325

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 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
September 20234

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 202315
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202412
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 3NJ 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. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. B204
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 6. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Catlin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rolls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Masters Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Stubbs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lynton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Argyle Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Verney Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sherwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1