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

Overview of Crime in SE16 4RA

ST JAMES'S ROAD, SE16 4RA, Southwark has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4RA 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 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4RA, encompassing approximately 10534 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE16 4RA 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 4RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.10-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.8014.81%
Theft from the person202.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.90133.33%
Burglary70.66-12.50%
Other theft60.66-25.00%
Robbery60.57500.00%
Public order60.57-33.33%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5011.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.752600.00%
Theft from the person102.56400.00%
Public order90.950.00%
Burglary80.850.00%
Other theft80.76700.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
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 person20.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.66-50.00%
Theft from the person20.19-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-92.86%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.672700.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.660.00%
Theft from the person242.56700.00%
Vehicle crime172.280.00%
Other theft151.610.00%
Burglary111.420.00%
Robbery51.04400.00%
Bicycle theft50.470.00%
Public order40.47100.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

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 person30.66-83.33%
Public order20.28-83.33%
Robbery10.19-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.10-20.51%
Theft from the person182.94-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.71-34.62%
Public order121.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1442.86%
Robbery100.9525.00%
Vehicle crime100.9566.67%
Other theft100.95-44.44%
Burglary90.950.00%
Shoplifting60.85100.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.52-11.36%
Anti-social behaviour263.70-16.13%
Theft from the person252.47-3.85%
Other theft182.37-14.29%
Burglary91.7128.57%
Robbery80.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.76-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.6620.00%
Public order40.57-33.33%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.47-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour314.18-63.95%
Theft from the person262.9413.04%
Other theft212.475.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9950.00%
Burglary70.8516.67%
Public order60.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.57-44.44%
Drugs40.47100.00%
Shoplifting30.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8620.88-14.85%
Violence and sexual offences478.1642.42%
Theft from the person234.4615.00%
Other theft202.1866.67%
Vehicle crime91.90-35.71%
Public order90.85125.00%
Burglary60.85-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-33.33%
Robbery50.57-28.57%
Shoplifting40.47-55.56%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10121.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.590.00%
Theft from the person203.130.00%
Vehicle crime141.900.00%
Other theft121.330.00%
Burglary111.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.040.00%
Shoplifting90.850.00%
Robbery70.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Drugs40.380.00%
Public order40.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202450
April 202427
January 202417
December 202326
November 202331
October 202386
September 2023101

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202431
December 202339
November 202344
October 202347
September 202333

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202417
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 202424
March 20243
January 202418
December 202325
November 202326
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20231
September 20234

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 202415
January 202410
December 202318
November 202321
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
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 4RA 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. Ambrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St James'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Longley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2