EMBA STREET, SE16 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4PL

EMBA STREET, SE16 4PL, Southwark has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4PL, encompassing approximately 7906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9
  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Jamaica Road with total crimes: 6

EMBA STREET, SE16 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.13-34.09%
Theft from the person173.6730.77%
Violence and sexual offences162.150.00%
Burglary72.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89400.00%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order20.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.571500.00%
Theft from the person132.02550.00%
Public order81.640.00%
Burglary51.010.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 person20.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.14-88.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person20.25-84.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.412400.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.160.00%
Theft from the person132.66333.33%
Other theft121.640.00%
Burglary81.520.00%
Vehicle crime81.010.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Robbery30.38200.00%
Other crime30.380.00%

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 person30.89-70.00%
Public order20.38-75.00%
Robbery10.25-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.53-24.00%
Theft from the person102.40-52.38%
Vehicle crime91.2680.00%
Public order81.14166.67%
Robbery51.01150.00%
Other theft40.63-50.00%
Shoplifting40.51100.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-71.43%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.14-13.79%
Theft from the person213.165.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.66128.57%
Other theft82.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.0140.00%
Vehicle crime50.8966.67%
Burglary40.63100.00%
Public order30.51-40.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.2611.54%
Theft from the person203.6781.82%
Anti-social behaviour72.53-69.57%
Other theft60.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Public order50.63-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.630.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-62.50%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.28-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour233.29-23.33%
Theft from the person112.91-38.89%
Other theft91.39-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Public order81.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-16.67%
Burglary50.63-28.57%
Robbery30.63-40.00%
Shoplifting20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.790.00%
Theft from the person183.670.00%
Other theft112.280.00%
Vehicle crime81.390.00%
Burglary71.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202419
December 202325
November 202329
October 202326
September 202329

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 130 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 202410
December 202321
November 202320
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202444
April 202421
January 202420
December 202316
November 20237
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 3. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. East Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chambers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bevington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. John Roll Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Marigold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cherry Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1