KING EDWARD THE THIRD MEWS, SE16 4QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4QH

KING EDWARD THE THIRD MEWS, SE16 4QH, Southwark has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4QH 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 4QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4QH, encompassing approximately 6370 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-18.92% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SE16 4QH 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
  • Perryn Road with total crimes: 6

KING EDWARD THE THIRD MEWS, SE16 4QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.87-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences184.715.88%
Theft from the person92.83-18.18%
Drugs51.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78150.00%
Vehicle crime40.78300.00%
Public order30.63-57.14%
Burglary30.47-40.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.811600.00%
Theft from the person112.67450.00%
Public order71.730.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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 person20.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-66.67%

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 offences31.41-86.96%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Public order20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31-84.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.482200.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.610.00%
Theft from the person133.45333.33%
Other theft122.040.00%
Burglary111.880.00%
Vehicle crime71.730.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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 person31.10-57.14%
Public order20.47-75.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.2457.14%
Violence and sexual offences153.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.3580.00%
Public order81.41166.67%
Theft from the person71.26-63.16%
Other theft51.1025.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.72-21.88%
Theft from the person193.9235.71%
Anti-social behaviour142.98-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.2020.00%
Vehicle crime50.94150.00%
Other theft40.78-42.86%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.8528.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.02-73.49%
Theft from the person143.4555.56%
Other theft72.200.00%
Public order61.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94150.00%
Drugs40.78100.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8322.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2513.030.00%
Theft from the person93.920.00%
Vehicle crime81.410.00%
Other theft71.260.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202437
April 202422
January 202422
December 202314
November 202322
October 202383

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 20247
December 202319
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202423
March 20241
January 202415
December 202325
November 202332
October 202325

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 202412
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4QH 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. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Jamaica Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Green Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chambers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bevington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. John Roll Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Marigold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherry Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Pier Head
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1