SE16 4JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4JP

SE16 4JP, Southwark has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4JP 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 4JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4JP, encompassing approximately 7881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

SE16 4JP 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
  • West Lane with total crimes: 5

SE16 4JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0258.33%
Theft from the person132.41-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.65-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson61.14500.00%
Drugs60.76200.00%
Burglary60.76200.00%
Other theft60.76500.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.6333.33%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.990.00%
Theft from the person152.03650.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.90500.00%
Public order51.52400.00%
Robbery40.63300.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.89-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-33.33%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.14-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.38-88.46%
Burglary10.38-83.33%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.93766.67%
Theft from the person173.3030.77%
Anti-social behaviour132.160.00%
Other theft121.65200.00%
Burglary61.520.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.63300.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 person133.43-40.91%
Public order61.65-33.33%
Other theft40.76-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.51-81.25%
Bicycle theft10.38-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2213.074.76%
Anti-social behaviour182.7980.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.28-20.00%
Other theft112.0322.22%
Vehicle crime101.40150.00%
Public order91.27350.00%
Bicycle theft71.14133.33%
Robbery40.89-20.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2110.02-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences202.66-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour102.5466.67%
Other theft91.27-35.71%
Robbery51.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Public order20.38-77.78%
Burglary20.25100.00%

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 offences3413.7088.89%
Theft from the person244.31-11.11%
Other theft143.0540.00%
Public order91.78125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-60.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63150.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-60.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
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 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2712.568.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.43-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour152.2825.00%
Vehicle crime101.90100.00%
Other theft101.2711.11%
Bicycle theft51.2766.67%
Robbery50.63150.00%
Public order40.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.450.00%
Theft from the person254.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.170.00%
Other theft91.520.00%
Public order61.140.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202416
December 202320
November 202334
October 202318
September 202333

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202413
January 202418
December 202310
November 20236
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20242
May 20243
April 202417
March 202413
January 202422
December 202321
November 202324
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4JP 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. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1