SPA ROAD, SE16 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4AU

SPA ROAD, SE16 4AU, Southwark has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4AU 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 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4AU, encompassing approximately 10206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)

SE16 4AU 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

SPA ROAD, SE16 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5414.70-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences345.2988.89%
Theft from the person253.3378.57%
Burglary62.450.00%
Other theft60.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59100.00%
Vehicle crime50.5966.67%
Robbery50.49400.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Public order20.39-80.00%
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 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6912.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.761700.00%
Theft from the person141.76600.00%
Public order101.370.00%
Burglary60.980.00%
Other theft60.59500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
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 offences10.10-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.69-75.00%
Theft from the person20.20-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-93.55%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3815.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.723000.00%
Theft from the person223.04633.33%
Vehicle crime192.160.00%
Other theft181.860.00%
Public order81.76300.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
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 person30.69-85.71%
Public order20.29-83.33%
Robbery10.20-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.07-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour323.236.67%
Theft from the person213.14-27.59%
Burglary152.0687.50%
Public order121.4771.43%
Robbery111.1810.00%
Vehicle crime111.0857.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.08-46.67%
Other theft70.78-53.33%
Shoplifting50.6966.67%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Drugs30.39-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.46-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour303.4330.43%
Theft from the person292.94-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson152.8436.36%
Other theft151.47-37.50%
Robbery101.47233.33%
Burglary80.9833.33%
Public order70.78-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.69-22.22%
Drugs50.69-16.67%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.15-4.65%
Theft from the person354.0245.83%
Other theft243.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.35-41.03%
Criminal damage and arson112.2537.50%
Public order91.080.00%
Vehicle crime90.880.00%
Burglary60.88-14.29%
Drugs60.59200.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting30.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.7522.86%
Anti-social behaviour394.212.63%
Theft from the person243.820.00%
Other theft152.3515.38%
Vehicle crime91.47-35.71%
Public order90.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.880.00%
Burglary70.78-46.15%
Shoplifting60.69-14.29%
Robbery40.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3816.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.720.00%
Theft from the person243.430.00%
Vehicle crime142.350.00%
Other theft131.370.00%
Burglary131.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.270.00%
Shoplifting70.780.00%
Robbery60.690.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202469
April 202438
January 202432
December 202330
November 202323
October 202339
September 202338

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20241
January 202433
December 202335
November 202341
October 202343
September 202335

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 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 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202411
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
April 202418
January 20247
December 202315
November 202324
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20243
January 202421
December 202329
November 202335
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20248
December 202315
November 202311
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4AU 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. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2