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

Overview of Crime in SE16 4SJ

JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4SJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4SJ 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 4SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4SJ, encompassing approximately 9676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)

SE16 4SJ 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 4SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.26-19.15%
Violence and sexual offences243.9341.18%
Theft from the person172.4830.77%
Burglary71.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.72400.00%
Public order40.52-50.00%
Other theft40.4133.33%
Drugs30.410.00%
Robbery30.31200.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4710.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.861600.00%
Theft from the person131.76550.00%
Public order81.340.00%
Burglary50.830.00%
Other theft30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
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 person20.410.00%
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 person20.21-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.332900.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.100.00%
Theft from the person182.38500.00%
Vehicle crime131.860.00%
Other theft131.340.00%
Public order81.34300.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Robbery40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

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 person30.72-75.00%
Public order20.31-80.00%
Robbery10.21-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.57-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour222.6910.00%
Theft from the person122.27-47.83%
Vehicle crime101.2442.86%
Public order101.03233.33%
Other theft71.03-41.67%
Robbery60.7250.00%
Burglary50.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-61.54%
Shoplifting40.52100.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.549.38%
Theft from the person233.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.07160.00%
Other theft121.340.00%
Vehicle crime71.2416.67%
Burglary60.72100.00%
Robbery40.6233.33%
Public order30.41-40.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Drugs20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.0210.34%
Anti-social behaviour253.31-70.59%
Theft from the person232.5843.75%
Other theft122.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-16.67%
Public order50.52-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.520.00%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8518.71-4.49%
Violence and sexual offences298.78-17.14%
Theft from the person163.00-23.81%
Other theft121.650.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Public order70.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-14.29%
Burglary50.62-16.67%
Robbery40.52-20.00%
Shoplifting30.41-50.00%
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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8921.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences359.200.00%
Theft from the person213.620.00%
Other theft122.170.00%
Vehicle crime91.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.930.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Shoplifting60.620.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202447
April 202423
January 202422
December 202320
November 202325
October 202385
September 202389

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202430
March 20241
January 202426
December 202335
November 202332
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
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 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202418
March 20243
January 202412
December 202323
November 202323
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

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 4SJ 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. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    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. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Dockley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ness Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1