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

Overview of Crime in SE16 4QR

ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4QR, Southwark has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4QR 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 4QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4QR, encompassing approximately 11195 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)

SE16 4QR 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 4QR 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 behaviour4411.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences343.9361.90%
Theft from the person173.0430.77%
Other theft61.5220.00%
Burglary60.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5450.00%
Vehicle crime40.5433.33%
Bicycle theft40.36300.00%
Public order40.36-63.64%
Robbery40.36100.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6611.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.902000.00%
Theft from the person131.88550.00%
Public order111.160.00%
Other theft50.98400.00%
Burglary50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

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 offences30.80-89.66%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Public order20.18-77.78%
Theft from the person20.18-90.48%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.772800.00%
Theft from the person212.59600.00%
Vehicle crime181.880.00%
Other theft151.610.00%
Burglary91.340.00%
Public order90.80350.00%
Robbery40.80300.00%
Bicycle theft40.360.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

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 person30.63-82.35%
Public order20.27-84.62%
Robbery10.18-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.02-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour273.3022.73%
Theft from the person172.41-37.04%
Public order131.52333.33%
Vehicle crime121.16100.00%
Burglary121.0750.00%
Robbery111.0783.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.98-42.86%
Other theft80.71-38.46%
Drugs50.71150.00%
Shoplifting40.4533.33%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.4910.53%
Theft from the person273.75-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour222.41-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson141.9775.00%
Other theft131.25-31.58%
Burglary81.1633.33%
Robbery60.71200.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-14.29%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Public order30.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4711.76%
Anti-social behaviour353.39-64.65%
Theft from the person283.1340.00%
Other theft192.5035.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.700.00%
Vehicle crime70.71-36.36%
Burglary60.63-25.00%
Public order60.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Shoplifting30.36-25.00%
Drugs30.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9919.38-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences348.84-8.11%
Theft from the person203.04-13.04%
Other theft141.79-12.50%
Vehicle crime111.25-31.25%
Public order90.9880.00%
Burglary80.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.710.00%
Robbery40.71-33.33%
Shoplifting40.36-42.86%
Drugs20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.18-50.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10221.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.110.00%
Theft from the person233.300.00%
Other theft162.050.00%
Vehicle crime161.430.00%
Burglary101.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Drugs70.710.00%
Shoplifting70.630.00%
Robbery60.630.00%
Public order50.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202466
April 202431
January 202427
December 202322
November 202335
October 202399
September 2023102

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202421
July 20241
May 20243
April 202429
March 20241
January 202437
December 202342
November 202338
October 202334
September 202337

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 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 202311
September 202316

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 202415
January 20248
December 202313
November 202319
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202417
December 202327
November 202328
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
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 4QR 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. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blue Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1