BERMONDSEY WALL WEST, SE16 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4ST

BERMONDSEY WALL WEST, SE16 4ST, Southwark has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.30 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4ST crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE16 postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE16 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4ST, encompassing approximately 5025 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

SE16 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bermondsey with total crimes: 10
  • Janeway Place with total crimes: 8
  • Sun Passage with total crimes: 7

BERMONDSEY WALL WEST, SE16 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5019.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.951300.00%
Theft from the person112.79450.00%
Public order82.190.00%
Shoplifting51.590.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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 person20.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-66.67%

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 offences31.79-84.21%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order20.40-71.43%
Theft from the person20.40-88.24%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3124.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.171800.00%
Theft from the person173.78466.67%
Other theft133.380.00%
Shoplifting122.590.00%
Public order72.39250.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Robbery61.39500.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

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 person31.39-70.00%
Public order20.60-77.78%
Robbery10.40-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.71-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour154.180.00%
Shoplifting102.98900.00%
Theft from the person101.99-50.00%
Public order91.99200.00%
Vehicle crime81.7960.00%
Burglary71.590.00%
Robbery51.3966.67%
Other theft50.99-44.44%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-91.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.10-23.33%
Theft from the person204.5817.65%
Anti-social behaviour153.9836.36%
Criminal damage and arson122.98100.00%
Other theft92.39-18.18%
Burglary71.79250.00%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Public order30.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.1020.00%
Theft from the person175.9754.55%
Anti-social behaviour113.38-62.07%
Other theft112.1937.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.1950.00%
Public order61.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.1925.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Burglary20.60-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.1011.54%
Violence and sexual offences255.7719.05%
Theft from the person114.97-35.29%
Other theft82.19-20.00%
Public order61.5920.00%
Burglary51.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.80-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Robbery20.60-66.67%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-87.50%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2623.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.170.00%
Theft from the person174.180.00%
Other theft103.380.00%
Burglary101.990.00%
Shoplifting81.990.00%
Robbery61.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.190.00%
Public order50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
April 202431
January 202415
December 202315
November 202311
October 202329
September 202326

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242
April 202417
March 20243
January 202410
December 202320
November 202317
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202421
December 202323
November 202330
October 202325
September 202321

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 202312
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bermondsey
    Total10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Janeway Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Sun Passage
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ben Smith Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Neckinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bermondsey (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Knighten Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Freda Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parker'S Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Wilson Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Orton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Loftie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cherry Garden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Curlew Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Redmead Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Old Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Marine Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Arabella Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Chambers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Waterside Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Perryn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Pier Head
    Total1
    Burglary1