SE16 4AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4AA

SE16 4AA, Southwark has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4AA 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 4AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4AA, encompassing approximately 10779 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 4AA area, explore the SE16 4AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-27.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

SE16 4AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9
  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9

SE16 4AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.43-27.94%
Violence and sexual offences324.5588.24%
Theft from the person192.9772.73%
Vehicle crime51.7666.67%
Burglary50.46-16.67%
Robbery50.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4666.67%
Other theft50.46-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Public order20.37-80.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6811.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.311600.00%
Theft from the person111.58450.00%
Public order101.020.00%
Burglary60.930.00%
Other theft60.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.83-90.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Public order20.19-75.00%
Theft from the person20.19-90.48%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3614.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.342900.00%
Theft from the person212.78600.00%
Vehicle crime191.950.00%
Other theft151.760.00%
Public order81.39300.00%
Burglary70.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Robbery30.37200.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.65-85.00%
Public order20.28-81.82%
Robbery10.19-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.06%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.38-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.154.00%
Theft from the person202.41-28.57%
Burglary121.8671.43%
Public order111.11175.00%
Robbery111.0257.14%
Vehicle crime111.02120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.02-30.77%
Other theft80.83-38.46%
Drugs40.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.37100.00%
Shoplifting40.3733.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.298.11%
Theft from the person283.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.6031.58%
Criminal damage and arson132.3244.44%
Other theft131.21-38.10%
Robbery71.21250.00%
Burglary70.6516.67%
Vehicle crime50.65-37.50%
Drugs40.460.00%
Public order40.37-33.33%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.82-2.63%
Theft from the person283.4321.74%
Other theft212.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7628.57%
Vehicle crime80.83-20.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Public order60.56-40.00%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.28-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Robbery20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3815.0315.15%
Violence and sexual offences383.5315.15%
Theft from the person233.5315.00%
Other theft152.137.14%
Vehicle crime101.39-28.57%
Public order100.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-12.50%
Burglary60.65-45.45%
Shoplifting50.56-28.57%
Robbery40.46-42.86%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%
Other crime20.19100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3315.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.060.00%
Theft from the person203.060.00%
Other theft141.860.00%
Vehicle crime141.300.00%
Burglary111.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.020.00%
Robbery70.740.00%
Shoplifting70.650.00%
Public order60.650.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202468
April 202436
January 202426
December 202325
November 202319
October 202338
September 202333

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202430
March 20241
January 202434
December 202340
November 202337
October 202338
September 202333

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202419
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202420
December 202328
November 202328
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 202415
January 20248
December 202313
November 202321
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 4. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Henley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1