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

Overview of Crime in SE16 4QS

ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4QS, Southwark has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4QS 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 4QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4QS, encompassing approximately 10980 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

SE16 4QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camilla Road with total crimes: 9
  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9

ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5113.02-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences304.6415.38%
Theft from the person212.7361.54%
Criminal damage and arson71.91133.33%
Other theft50.64-37.50%
Public order50.46-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.4633.33%
Bicycle theft40.360.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Burglary40.36-42.86%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.192500.00%
Theft from the person132.37550.00%
Public order111.180.00%
Other theft81.00700.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

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 offences30.82-90.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Public order20.18-75.00%
Theft from the person20.18-91.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3114.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.822900.00%
Theft from the person232.73666.67%
Vehicle crime192.090.00%
Other theft161.730.00%
Burglary81.460.00%
Public order80.73300.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Robbery40.46300.00%
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 person30.64-83.33%
Public order20.27-85.71%
Robbery10.18-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.84-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour203.19-20.00%
Theft from the person181.82-33.33%
Public order141.64366.67%
Vehicle crime121.27100.00%
Burglary121.0950.00%
Robbery111.0937.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.00-16.67%
Other theft90.91-40.00%
Shoplifting60.82100.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.93-7.32%
Theft from the person273.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.46-21.88%
Other theft152.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson121.3733.33%
Robbery81.09700.00%
Burglary80.7333.33%
Vehicle crime60.7320.00%
Drugs30.55-40.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Public order30.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.84-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour323.73-65.22%
Theft from the person272.9117.39%
Other theft212.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.9150.00%
Burglary60.820.00%
Public order60.55-40.00%
Drugs50.55150.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-54.55%
Shoplifting30.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9220.22-14.02%
Violence and sexual offences428.387.69%
Theft from the person233.8215.00%
Other theft182.0920.00%
Vehicle crime111.64-26.67%
Public order101.0066.67%
Burglary60.91-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.55-33.33%
Shoplifting40.55-50.00%
Robbery40.36-42.86%
Drugs20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-50.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10722.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences399.740.00%
Theft from the person203.550.00%
Other theft151.820.00%
Vehicle crime151.370.00%
Burglary111.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.000.00%
Shoplifting80.820.00%
Robbery70.730.00%
Public order60.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.550.00%
Drugs40.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202457
April 202431
January 202420
December 202325
November 202332
October 202392
September 2023107

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20241
May 20243
April 202430
March 20241
January 202435
December 202338
November 202341
October 202342
September 202339

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202419
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202423
March 20243
January 202418
December 202327
November 202327
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
April 202416
January 20249
December 202315
November 202321
October 202318
September 202315

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202414
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

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 20244
August 20247
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 4QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Camilla Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 5. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A2206
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1