SE16 4SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4SU

SE16 4SU, Southwark has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.31 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4SU 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 4SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4SU, encompassing approximately 10062 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-18.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)

SE16 4SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9

SE16 4SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5014.31-18.03%
Violence and sexual offences304.9742.86%
Theft from the person222.9869.23%
Shoplifting112.19120.00%
Burglary61.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6050.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Robbery40.50300.00%
Vehicle crime30.4050.00%
Public order30.30-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
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 behaviour6112.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.062000.00%
Theft from the person132.09550.00%
Public order101.290.00%
Other theft50.99400.00%
Shoplifting50.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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 person20.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
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 offences30.89-89.29%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Public order20.20-77.78%
Theft from the person20.20-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3416.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.382700.00%
Theft from the person222.78633.33%
Other theft182.190.00%
Vehicle crime171.790.00%
Shoplifting141.690.00%
Public order91.39350.00%
Robbery60.89500.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Other crime30.300.00%

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 person30.70-83.33%
Public order20.30-84.62%
Robbery10.20-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.08-13.04%
Theft from the person181.99-33.33%
Burglary161.7960.00%
Public order131.5985.71%
Vehicle crime111.2957.14%
Shoplifting111.09266.67%
Robbery101.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-50.00%
Other theft60.70-40.00%
Drugs50.6025.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.61-26.19%
Theft from the person273.08-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.689.52%
Criminal damage and arson142.2940.00%
Other theft101.39-47.37%
Burglary100.9966.67%
Public order70.99-30.00%
Robbery70.7075.00%
Vehicle crime70.70-12.50%
Drugs40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting30.40-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.2016.67%
Theft from the person304.1757.89%
Anti-social behaviour212.98-46.15%
Other theft192.0935.71%
Criminal damage and arson101.8925.00%
Public order100.9966.67%
Vehicle crime80.990.00%
Burglary60.80-33.33%
Shoplifting50.60-16.67%
Drugs50.50150.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.880.00%
Theft from the person193.580.00%
Other theft141.890.00%
Burglary91.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Vehicle crime80.800.00%
Shoplifting60.800.00%
Public order60.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Robbery40.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202461
April 202434
January 202420
December 202323
November 202321
October 202339

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
March 20241
January 202431
December 202331
November 202342
October 202336

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202417
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 202416
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20243
January 202418
December 202327
November 202330
October 202319

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 202418
January 20246
December 202310
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Ben Smith Way
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilson Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 5. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Perryn Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Tranton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Janeway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1