SE16 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4RL

SE16 4RL, Southwark has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4RL, encompassing approximately 9542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

SE16 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9
  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9

SE16 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3910.90-17.02%
Violence and sexual offences214.09-4.55%
Theft from the person172.2070.00%
Burglary61.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63400.00%
Public order40.52-50.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Robbery30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Other theft20.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4710.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.932100.00%
Theft from the person102.31400.00%
Public order81.050.00%
Burglary60.840.00%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

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 person20.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-66.67%

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 offences30.94-89.29%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Public order20.21-33.33%
Theft from the person20.21-88.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.052700.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.930.00%
Theft from the person171.99466.67%
Vehicle crime131.780.00%
Other theft131.360.00%
Burglary81.360.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Public order30.3150.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 person30.73-66.67%
Public order20.31-77.78%
Robbery10.21-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.79-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour182.93-14.29%
Vehicle crime101.8966.67%
Public order91.05125.00%
Theft from the person90.94-57.14%
Other theft80.94-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson70.84-22.22%
Robbery60.7350.00%
Burglary40.63-55.56%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.41-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour213.56-12.50%
Theft from the person212.20-4.55%
Other theft132.20-7.14%
Burglary91.36350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9450.00%
Vehicle crime60.9450.00%
Public order40.63-33.33%
Robbery40.42100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%
Drugs20.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.2020.69%
Anti-social behaviour243.67-70.73%
Theft from the person222.5246.67%
Other theft142.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.47100.00%
Public order60.63-14.29%
Drugs40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Burglary20.21-33.33%
Robbery20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.10-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8217.92-7.87%
Violence and sexual offences298.59-14.71%
Theft from the person153.04-21.05%
Other theft121.5733.33%
Vehicle crime91.2612.50%
Public order70.9440.00%
Burglary30.73-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-57.14%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Shoplifting30.31-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8920.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.330.00%
Theft from the person193.560.00%
Other theft91.990.00%
Vehicle crime80.940.00%
Shoplifting70.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Drugs50.730.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
March 20241
January 202428
December 202334
November 202335
October 202329
September 202334

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
April 202419
January 202418
December 202321
November 202324
October 202382
September 202389

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 202417
March 20243
January 20249
December 202321
November 202322
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Layard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blue Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Dockley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ness Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. East Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1