JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4SG

JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4SG, Southwark has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4SG 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 4SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4SG, encompassing approximately 10597 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 4SG area, explore the SE16 4SG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 4SG area, visit the SE16 4SG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-32.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)

SE16 4SG 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

JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4SG 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.85-32.79%
Violence and sexual offences273.8742.11%
Theft from the person172.5530.77%
Burglary61.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57100.00%
Other theft50.5725.00%
Robbery30.4750.00%
Public order30.28-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6111.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.761800.00%
Theft from the person131.79550.00%
Public order81.230.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Other theft40.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

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 offences30.85-89.29%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Public order20.19-75.00%
Theft from the person20.19-90.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.642700.00%
Theft from the person202.64566.67%
Vehicle crime171.890.00%
Other theft131.600.00%
Public order81.23300.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Robbery30.28200.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Drugs20.190.00%

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 person30.66-76.92%
Public order20.28-83.33%
Robbery10.19-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.55%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.36-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour242.7426.32%
Theft from the person132.26-48.00%
Public order121.23300.00%
Vehicle crime111.1383.33%
Robbery91.0480.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-50.00%
Other theft70.66-41.67%
Burglary70.6616.67%
Drugs50.66150.00%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.9311.76%
Theft from the person253.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.3611.76%
Criminal damage and arson141.79133.33%
Other theft121.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.13-14.29%
Burglary60.5720.00%
Robbery50.57150.00%
Public order30.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.19-33.33%
Drugs20.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.279.68%
Theft from the person253.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.36-52.78%
Other theft151.6015.38%
Vehicle crime71.42-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.66-25.00%
Public order60.57-14.29%
Burglary50.57-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Shoplifting30.38-25.00%
Drugs30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Robbery20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.5920.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.40-11.43%
Theft from the person202.93-4.76%
Other theft131.89-18.75%
Vehicle crime91.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.850.00%
Burglary70.75-22.22%
Public order70.6640.00%
Robbery40.66-33.33%
Shoplifting40.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.300.00%
Theft from the person212.830.00%
Other theft161.980.00%
Vehicle crime121.510.00%
Burglary91.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.850.00%
Robbery60.750.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Public order50.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202461
April 202428
January 202424
December 202319
November 202317
October 202336
September 202330

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
March 20241
January 202429
December 202338
November 202334
October 202331
September 202335

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202417
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202420
March 20243
January 202413
December 202325
November 202325
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313
September 202316

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20233
October 20234
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 4SG 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. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Rouel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Ness Street
    Total1
    Burglary1