ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4QJ

ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4QJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4QJ, encompassing approximately 11166 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-27.87% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)

SE16 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9
  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9

ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.73-27.87%
Violence and sexual offences343.94100.00%
Theft from the person173.0430.77%
Other theft61.5220.00%
Burglary60.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5450.00%
Vehicle crime40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft40.360.00%
Robbery40.36300.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Public order20.18-81.82%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6110.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.461600.00%
Theft from the person131.52550.00%
Public order111.160.00%
Other theft50.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Burglary40.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

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 person20.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-66.67%

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 offences30.81-89.29%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Public order20.18-77.78%
Theft from the person20.18-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.692700.00%
Theft from the person202.51566.67%
Vehicle crime181.790.00%
Other theft151.610.00%
Public order91.34350.00%
Burglary70.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Robbery30.27200.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%

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 person30.63-81.25%
Public order20.27-83.33%
Robbery10.18-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.06%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.81-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.04-4.76%
Theft from the person161.79-40.74%
Public order121.43300.00%
Vehicle crime121.07100.00%
Burglary121.0771.43%
Robbery101.0766.67%
Other theft80.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.72-46.15%
Drugs50.63150.00%
Shoplifting40.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.9017.65%
Theft from the person273.583.85%
Anti-social behaviour212.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.8862.50%
Other theft121.16-29.41%
Burglary71.070.00%
Robbery60.63200.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-14.29%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.18-33.33%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.276.25%
Theft from the person263.0436.84%
Anti-social behaviour182.33-52.63%
Other theft171.6113.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.5214.29%
Burglary70.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.63-22.22%
Public order50.63-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.36-25.00%
Drugs30.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Robbery20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3813.5211.76%
Violence and sexual offences323.40-8.57%
Theft from the person192.87-13.64%
Other theft151.700.00%
Burglary91.34-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.81-35.71%
Public order90.81125.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.810.00%
Robbery40.63-33.33%
Shoplifting40.36-42.86%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.130.00%
Theft from the person223.040.00%
Other theft151.970.00%
Vehicle crime141.340.00%
Burglary101.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Shoplifting70.630.00%
Robbery60.630.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202461
April 202430
January 202420
December 202321
November 202318
October 202338
September 202334

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
March 20241
January 202434
December 202340
November 202334
October 202332
September 202335

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202418
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 202317
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 167 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202420
March 20243
January 202416
December 202327
November 202326
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 4. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blue Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1