SE16 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4JA

SE16 4JA, Southwark has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4JA, encompassing approximately 7614 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SE16 4JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Province Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8
  • Moodkee Street with total crimes: 5

SE16 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3841.67%
Theft from the person142.237.69%
Anti-social behaviour121.84-20.00%
Burglary61.58200.00%
Other theft60.79500.00%
Public order50.7925.00%
Bicycle theft50.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.66400.00%
Drugs50.66150.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.750.00%
Theft from the person131.97550.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.71500.00%
Robbery41.58300.00%
Public order40.53100.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 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 order21.050.00%
Theft from the person20.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-33.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.31-76.47%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-89.66%
Burglary10.39-83.33%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.08866.67%
Theft from the person173.8130.77%
Anti-social behaviour122.230.00%
Other theft81.58100.00%
Public order71.0516.67%
Burglary60.920.00%
Vehicle crime60.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.79300.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133.55-40.91%
Public order61.71-33.33%
Other theft40.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2212.7415.79%
Anti-social behaviour172.8970.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.9750.00%
Public order91.18350.00%
Bicycle theft81.18166.67%
Other theft81.0514.29%
Robbery41.050.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.98-41.18%
Theft from the person192.63-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour102.50100.00%
Other theft71.31-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.92200.00%
Robbery40.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Public order20.39-80.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.7988.89%
Theft from the person244.47-14.29%
Other theft113.1537.50%
Public order101.4425.00%
Robbery51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.66-66.67%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-60.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2813.4016.67%
Violence and sexual offences183.68-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour152.3615.38%
Vehicle crime101.97150.00%
Public order81.3133.33%
Other theft81.0533.33%
Bicycle theft51.0566.67%
Robbery50.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.400.00%
Theft from the person244.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.150.00%
Other theft61.710.00%
Public order60.790.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
April 20247
March 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 202412
January 202417
December 202310
November 20235
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20242
May 20244
April 202417
March 202413
January 202422
December 202319
November 202324
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202429
March 20243
January 202415
December 202320
November 202334
October 202318
September 202332

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Province Drive
    Total10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wapping
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1