SE16 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4RS

SE16 4RS, Southwark has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4RS, encompassing approximately 7108 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Perryn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bermondsey with total crimes: 5

SE16 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.97-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences213.1023.53%
Theft from the person92.950.00%
Drugs71.27600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.98150.00%
Burglary40.7033.33%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Public order20.42-75.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2910.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.081600.00%
Theft from the person92.39350.00%
Public order81.270.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 person20.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-66.67%

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 offences31.27-88.89%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person20.28-84.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.372600.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.800.00%
Theft from the person132.81333.33%
Other theft81.830.00%
Burglary71.130.00%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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 person30.98-57.14%
Public order20.42-71.43%
Robbery10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.53-44.00%
Vehicle crime81.97100.00%
Public order71.13133.33%
Theft from the person70.98-58.82%
Other theft50.9825.00%
Burglary40.70100.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.55-28.57%
Theft from the person173.5241.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.39-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.6966.67%
Other theft40.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.5633.33%
Public order30.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.9352.17%
Anti-social behaviour224.92-72.15%
Theft from the person123.1033.33%
Public order61.6950.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-66.67%
Robbery30.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4250.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7919.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences2311.110.00%
Theft from the person93.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.270.00%
Other theft61.270.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202427
March 20241
January 202414
December 202325
November 202335
October 202323

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
April 202420
January 202418
December 202312
November 202322
October 202379

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 20247
December 202317
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 2. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jamaica Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. John Roll Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Marigold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherry Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1