SE16 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4EQ

SE16 4EQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.39 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4EQ, encompassing approximately 9038 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

SE16 4EQ 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
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9

SE16 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.39-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences264.318.33%
Theft from the person132.88116.67%
Vehicle crime71.44250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.77100.00%
Public order60.66-14.29%
Burglary60.66-33.33%
Other theft50.66-28.57%
Robbery50.55400.00%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4511.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.982300.00%
Burglary92.660.00%
Other theft71.00600.00%
Public order70.770.00%
Theft from the person60.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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 person20.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-50.00%

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 order20.77-60.00%
Theft from the person20.22-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.22-93.33%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.822900.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.320.00%
Theft from the person223.10633.33%
Vehicle crime172.430.00%
Burglary141.880.00%
Other theft101.550.00%
Public order51.11150.00%
Robbery40.55300.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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 person30.77-81.25%
Public order20.33-71.43%
Robbery10.22-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.62-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour171.990.00%
Theft from the person161.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime101.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1114.29%
Other theft80.89-46.67%
Robbery80.8960.00%
Burglary70.89-12.50%
Public order70.7775.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.83-31.91%
Theft from the person203.54-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour172.21-39.29%
Other theft151.88-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.660.00%
Burglary80.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.890.00%
Robbery50.77400.00%
Public order40.55-42.86%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Drugs20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.22-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.7017.50%
Anti-social behaviour285.20-65.85%
Theft from the person223.104.76%
Other theft212.4316.67%
Vehicle crime82.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.89133.33%
Public order70.77-30.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Drugs40.55300.00%
Bicycle theft40.44300.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Robbery10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8222.13-11.83%
Violence and sexual offences409.0733.33%
Theft from the person214.4340.00%
Other theft182.3263.64%
Public order101.99100.00%
Vehicle crime91.110.00%
Burglary51.00-28.57%
Robbery50.550.00%
Shoplifting40.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-62.50%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9322.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences3010.290.00%
Theft from the person153.320.00%
Other theft111.660.00%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Shoplifting91.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.000.00%
Burglary70.890.00%
Robbery50.770.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
April 202428
January 202417
December 202317
November 202328
October 202382
September 202393

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202417
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20243
January 202416
December 202320
November 202322
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 20241
May 20242
April 202430
March 20241
January 202418
December 202332
November 202347
October 202340
September 202330

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202321
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202414
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4EQ 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. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Jamaica Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Beatrice Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Aspinden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Raymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Strathnairn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tenda Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lynton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Almond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1