SE16 3RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 3RW

SE16 3RW, Southwark has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This SE16 3RW 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 3RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 3RW, encompassing approximately 7154 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE16 3RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ambrose Street with total crimes: 7

SE16 3RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.6816.67%
Violence and sexual offences234.89-8.00%
Vehicle crime83.2133.33%
Theft from the person71.120.00%
Public order60.98500.00%
Robbery50.84400.00%
Burglary50.70-16.67%
Other theft50.70-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.60114.29%
Violence and sexual offences254.194.17%
Other theft83.4933.33%
Vehicle crime61.12-64.71%
Burglary60.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.7060.00%
Vehicle crime173.3588.89%
Anti-social behaviour142.38-22.22%
Theft from the person131.9618.18%
Burglary121.8250.00%
Other theft61.680.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Robbery20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.1620.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.52-34.78%
Theft from the person112.1037.50%
Vehicle crime91.54-18.18%
Burglary81.26-20.00%
Public order71.12600.00%
Other theft60.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-20.00%
Robbery20.56-66.67%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.98-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour153.2136.36%
Other theft142.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime111.9637.50%
Burglary101.54100.00%
Theft from the person81.40-33.33%
Robbery61.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.840.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.498.33%
Other theft215.4550.00%
Theft from the person122.949.09%
Anti-social behaviour111.68-35.29%
Vehicle crime81.54-33.33%
Public order51.12-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Burglary50.70-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.70300.00%
Robbery30.56-40.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.03-19.05%
Other theft142.3827.27%
Vehicle crime121.969.09%
Theft from the person111.6857.14%
Public order81.54166.67%
Burglary71.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-44.44%
Robbery50.7066.67%
Drugs10.70-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.770.00%
Vehicle crime112.940.00%
Other theft111.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.540.00%
Theft from the person71.260.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
April 202414
January 202418
December 202315
November 202311
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
April 202424
January 202415
December 202323
November 202339
October 202336
September 202327

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202417
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
January 20246
December 202314
November 202321
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202413
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rossetti Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Mason Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Stevenson Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hyson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sheppard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lynton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Welsford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Reverdy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Strathnairn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Esmeralda Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Monnow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1