OLD JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4AG

OLD JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4AG, Southwark has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4AG, encompassing approximately 10254 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)

SE16 4AG 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

OLD JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5614.53-15.15%
Violence and sexual offences325.4677.78%
Theft from the person243.1271.43%
Other theft82.3460.00%
Burglary80.78100.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4966.67%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Public order20.20-80.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6612.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.441700.00%
Theft from the person141.76600.00%
Public order101.370.00%
Other theft50.98400.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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 person20.390.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-66.67%

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 offences30.88-88.00%
Other crime20.29-33.33%
Public order20.20-77.78%
Theft from the person20.20-91.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4215.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.102400.00%
Theft from the person232.44666.67%
Other theft182.240.00%
Vehicle crime181.760.00%
Public order91.76350.00%
Burglary50.880.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Robbery40.39300.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other crime30.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

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 person30.68-83.33%
Public order20.29-81.82%
Robbery10.20-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.930.00%
Theft from the person182.93-40.00%
Burglary171.76142.86%
Public order111.6657.14%
Vehicle crime111.0757.14%
Robbery101.0711.11%
Other theft80.98-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson70.78-53.33%
Shoplifting50.68150.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.93-16.67%
Theft from the person302.93-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson152.9350.00%
Other theft131.46-45.83%
Robbery91.27200.00%
Public order70.88-22.22%
Burglary70.6816.67%
Vehicle crime70.68-22.22%
Drugs40.68-20.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.29-2.70%
Theft from the person333.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.22-38.46%
Other theft242.3471.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.3411.11%
Public order90.9828.57%
Vehicle crime90.880.00%
Burglary60.88-25.00%
Drugs50.59400.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Shoplifting30.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.805.71%
Theft from the person223.61-12.00%
Other theft142.15-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson91.3728.57%
Vehicle crime90.88-35.71%
Burglary80.88-42.86%
Public order70.7816.67%
Shoplifting50.68-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.49-25.00%
Robbery30.29-50.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3917.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.800.00%
Theft from the person253.410.00%
Other theft172.440.00%
Vehicle crime141.660.00%
Burglary141.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.370.00%
Shoplifting70.680.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
April 202418
January 20248
December 202313
November 202324
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202466
April 202442
January 202430
December 202330
November 202324
October 202339
September 202339

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202430
December 202330
November 202336
October 202337
September 202335

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202418
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 202417
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 196 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202423
March 20243
January 202418
December 202330
November 202333
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 202315
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4AG 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. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Henley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2