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

Overview of Crime in SE16 4SH

JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4SH, Southwark has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4SH, encompassing approximately 9685 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-24.59% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

SE16 4SH 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 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.11-24.59%
Violence and sexual offences294.7538.10%
Theft from the person212.9961.54%
Criminal damage and arson72.17250.00%
Burglary60.7250.00%
Other theft50.6266.67%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Public order30.31-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6112.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.302000.00%
Theft from the person132.17550.00%
Public order81.340.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

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 person20.410.00%
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 offences30.93-90.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Public order20.21-75.00%
Theft from the person20.21-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3114.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.202900.00%
Theft from the person203.10566.67%
Vehicle crime152.060.00%
Other theft141.550.00%
Public order81.45300.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Robbery40.41300.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

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 person30.72-76.92%
Public order20.31-83.33%
Robbery10.21-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.55%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.52-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour262.9930.00%
Theft from the person132.68-51.85%
Public order121.34200.00%
Vehicle crime121.2471.43%
Robbery91.2480.00%
Burglary90.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson60.93-60.00%
Drugs50.6266.67%
Other theft50.52-50.00%
Shoplifting40.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.662.78%
Theft from the person273.828.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.7917.65%
Criminal damage and arson152.0687.50%
Other theft101.55-37.50%
Vehicle crime71.03-12.50%
Burglary70.7240.00%
Robbery50.72150.00%
Public order40.52-42.86%
Drugs30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.9420.00%
Theft from the person253.7238.89%
Anti-social behaviour172.58-55.26%
Other theft161.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.6514.29%
Vehicle crime80.83-20.00%
Public order70.8316.67%
Burglary50.72-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Shoplifting30.41-25.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Robbery20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.920.00%
Theft from the person183.100.00%
Other theft121.860.00%
Vehicle crime101.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.030.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202461
April 202431
January 202426
December 202320
November 202317
October 202338

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
July 20241
May 20243
April 202430
March 20241
January 202429
December 202337
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202415
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20246
December 202315
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202420
March 20243
January 202413
December 202327
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 202414
January 20245
December 202310
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 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 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4SH 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. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Dockley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1