SWAN ROAD, SE16 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4LH

SWAN ROAD, SE16 4LH, Southwark has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4LH, encompassing approximately 7214 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 4LH area, explore the SE16 4LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 4LH area, visit the SE16 4LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE16 4LH 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

SWAN ROAD, SE16 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.12250.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.94-18.75%
Theft from the person121.8033.33%
Other theft71.66600.00%
Bicycle theft50.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69150.00%
Drugs50.69150.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Public order40.5533.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.960.00%
Theft from the person92.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.250.00%
Public order30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.14-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7053.33%
Theft from the person93.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.2512.50%
Vehicle crime71.25-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.97-16.67%
Burglary40.69300.00%
Public order40.550.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.297.14%
Theft from the person122.0820.00%
Vehicle crime81.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.11-11.11%
Bicycle theft61.11100.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Public order40.6933.33%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.04-57.58%
Theft from the person101.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.3980.00%
Vehicle crime61.25500.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Public order30.42-25.00%
Robbery30.42-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.12153.85%
Theft from the person114.57-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-58.33%
Other theft50.69-28.57%
Public order40.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.55300.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.43-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.80-25.00%
Theft from the person121.669.09%
Other theft71.66133.33%
Public order60.97100.00%
Vehicle crime60.83200.00%
Bicycle theft40.8333.33%
Robbery40.55300.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.770.00%
Theft from the person112.220.00%
Burglary61.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202423
January 202415
December 202314
November 202333
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4LH 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. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rotherhithe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cinnamon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wapping
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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