SE16 4QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4QF

SE16 4QF, Southwark has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4QF 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 4QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4QF, encompassing approximately 7933 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 4QF area, explore the SE16 4QF 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 (-19.44% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SE16 4QF 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

SE16 4QF 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2910.08-19.44%
Theft from the person163.6645.45%
Violence and sexual offences142.02-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.76400.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order20.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3610.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.541500.00%
Theft from the person112.02450.00%
Public order81.390.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Other theft30.50200.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 person20.500.00%
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 offences31.13-88.46%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Public order20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.25-81.82%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.972500.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.280.00%
Theft from the person112.27266.67%
Other theft111.390.00%
Vehicle crime101.390.00%
Burglary51.260.00%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 person30.88-70.00%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.71-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour162.1445.45%
Vehicle crime122.02140.00%
Theft from the person101.51-50.00%
Public order61.26100.00%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Robbery40.50100.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-75.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 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 offences2911.34-6.45%
Theft from the person203.6617.65%
Anti-social behaviour112.52-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson81.39166.67%
Vehicle crime51.0166.67%
Other theft50.63-16.67%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Public order30.38-50.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.4840.91%
Anti-social behaviour213.91-72.73%
Theft from the person172.6570.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Other theft60.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7718.15-10.47%
Violence and sexual offences229.71-24.14%
Theft from the person102.77-37.50%
Other theft81.260.00%
Vehicle crime81.0160.00%
Public order61.0150.00%
Robbery30.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Shoplifting20.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8621.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.840.00%
Theft from the person163.660.00%
Other theft82.020.00%
Shoplifting61.010.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 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 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202436
April 202418
January 202416
December 202311
November 202321
October 202377
September 202386

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202426
March 20241
January 202417
December 202329
November 202331
October 202322
September 202329

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
January 202410
December 202320
November 202317
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4QF 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. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 14. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1