BEN SMITH WAY, SE16 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4SD

BEN SMITH WAY, SE16 4SD, Southwark has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4SD, encompassing approximately 10606 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-30.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)

SE16 4SD 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

BEN SMITH WAY, SE16 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.94-30.51%
Violence and sexual offences253.8747.06%
Theft from the person182.3638.46%
Burglary81.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75200.00%
Public order40.57-50.00%
Other theft40.3833.33%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Robbery30.28200.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5910.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.561600.00%
Theft from the person131.60550.00%
Public order81.230.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Other theft30.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

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 offences10.09-66.67%

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 offences30.85-89.66%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Public order20.19-75.00%
Theft from the person20.19-89.47%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.732800.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.730.00%
Theft from the person192.45533.33%
Vehicle crime151.790.00%
Other theft121.410.00%
Public order81.13300.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Bicycle theft40.380.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

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 person30.66-75.00%
Public order20.28-81.82%
Robbery10.19-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.22-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour242.5520.00%
Theft from the person122.26-50.00%
Public order111.13266.67%
Vehicle crime101.0466.67%
Robbery80.94100.00%
Other theft70.75-46.15%
Burglary60.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-61.54%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.7312.12%
Theft from the person243.49-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour202.26-31.03%
Other theft131.89-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.23160.00%
Burglary71.23133.33%
Vehicle crime60.660.00%
Robbery40.5733.33%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Drugs20.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.9213.79%
Anti-social behaviour293.11-68.82%
Theft from the person262.7330.00%
Other theft152.4525.00%
Vehicle crime61.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-16.67%
Public order50.47-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Burglary30.38-50.00%
Robbery30.28-25.00%
Drugs30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.19-33.33%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9318.381.09%
Violence and sexual offences298.77-14.71%
Theft from the person202.73-9.09%
Other theft121.890.00%
Vehicle crime91.13-18.18%
Public order80.8560.00%
Burglary60.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-14.29%
Robbery40.57-20.00%
Shoplifting30.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9219.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences348.670.00%
Theft from the person223.210.00%
Other theft122.070.00%
Vehicle crime111.130.00%
Burglary81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.750.00%
Shoplifting60.660.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Public order50.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202429
March 20241
January 202427
December 202337
November 202333
October 202329
September 202334

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202459
April 202426
January 202424
December 202320
November 202329
October 202393
September 202392

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202415
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
January 202412
December 202324
November 202326
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

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 4SD 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. 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. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 24. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dockley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1