SE16 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4AW

SE16 4AW, Southwark has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4AW, encompassing approximately 8542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

SE16 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9

SE16 4AW 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.27-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences294.6820.83%
Theft from the person233.3935.29%
Shoplifting112.69120.00%
Burglary81.29300.00%
Other theft70.9440.00%
Robbery50.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-16.67%
Public order40.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.4750.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5615.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.562300.00%
Theft from the person172.81750.00%
Public order101.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Other theft50.70400.00%
Shoplifting50.590.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 person20.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

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 order20.82-80.00%
Theft from the person20.23-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-91.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3318.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.862300.00%
Theft from the person222.81633.33%
Other theft182.580.00%
Vehicle crime162.110.00%
Shoplifting141.870.00%
Public order101.64400.00%
Robbery71.17600.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Possession of weapons30.350.00%

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 person30.82-84.21%
Public order20.35-84.62%
Robbery10.23-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.0810.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.866.90%
Theft from the person193.63-24.00%
Burglary152.2236.36%
Public order131.76116.67%
Shoplifting111.52266.67%
Robbery91.29-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.0512.50%
Other theft81.05-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.94-64.71%
Drugs30.70-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.15-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour293.513.57%
Theft from the person253.39-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson172.9354.55%
Burglary111.9937.50%
Robbery101.29100.00%
Other theft91.17-55.00%
Vehicle crime81.050.00%
Public order60.94-50.00%
Drugs40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting30.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour284.92-17.65%
Theft from the person283.2827.27%
Other theft203.2881.82%
Public order122.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.400.00%
Burglary81.29-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.9460.00%
Robbery50.9466.67%
Shoplifting50.59-28.57%
Drugs50.59400.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.210.00%
Theft from the person223.98-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson112.5837.50%
Other theft111.29-8.33%
Burglary91.29-50.00%
Shoplifting71.05-50.00%
Public order60.8250.00%
Vehicle crime50.70-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.59-20.00%
Robbery30.47-66.67%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.210.00%
Theft from the person263.980.00%
Burglary183.040.00%
Shoplifting142.110.00%
Other theft121.640.00%
Vehicle crime121.400.00%
Robbery91.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.050.00%
Bicycle theft50.940.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Drugs30.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 202418
January 20248
December 20239
November 202320
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202456
April 202433
January 202431
December 202329
November 202328
October 202334
September 202334

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20241
January 202433
December 202330
November 202342
October 202336
September 202336

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202416
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20243
January 202419
December 202325
November 202328
October 202322
September 202326

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20246
December 202317
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202413
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Grange Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Grange Yard
    Total1
    Other theft1