JOHN MCKENNA WALK, SE16 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4SW

JOHN MCKENNA WALK, SE16 4SW, Southwark has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4SW, encompassing approximately 10932 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE16 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layard Square with total crimes: 9
  • Ben Smith Way with total crimes: 9
  • Wilson Grove with total crimes: 9

JOHN MCKENNA WALK, SE16 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.8412.00%
Theft from the person202.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.8375.00%
Public order60.64-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.55300.00%
Other theft40.37-42.86%
Robbery40.37300.00%
Burglary40.37-42.86%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5611.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.122400.00%
Theft from the person122.29500.00%
Public order101.100.00%
Burglary70.910.00%
Other theft70.64600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

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 person20.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
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 offences30.82-90.32%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Public order20.18-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.083000.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.840.00%
Theft from the person222.20633.33%
Vehicle crime192.010.00%
Other theft151.740.00%
Burglary101.370.00%
Bicycle theft50.910.00%
Robbery40.46300.00%
Public order40.37100.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 person30.64-82.35%
Public order20.27-84.62%
Robbery10.18-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.63-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour223.020.00%
Theft from the person172.01-34.62%
Public order131.56333.33%
Vehicle crime131.19116.67%
Robbery111.1957.14%
Burglary111.0122.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.010.00%
Other theft90.91-43.75%
Shoplifting40.8233.33%
Drugs30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.45-9.76%
Theft from the person263.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.38-31.25%
Other theft162.01-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson101.4642.86%
Burglary90.9180.00%
Robbery70.82600.00%
Vehicle crime60.6420.00%
Bicycle theft30.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Public order30.27-57.14%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Drugs20.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.5413.89%
Anti-social behaviour323.75-63.22%
Theft from the person262.9318.18%
Other theft212.3831.25%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Public order70.64-30.00%
Burglary50.64-16.67%
Drugs50.4666.67%
Vehicle crime50.46-58.33%
Shoplifting30.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8719.39-11.22%
Violence and sexual offences367.96-2.70%
Theft from the person223.294.76%
Other theft162.0123.08%
Vehicle crime121.46-20.00%
Public order101.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-22.22%
Burglary60.64-40.00%
Shoplifting40.55-42.86%
Robbery40.37-42.86%
Drugs30.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9821.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences378.960.00%
Theft from the person213.380.00%
Vehicle crime151.920.00%
Other theft131.370.00%
Burglary101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.910.00%
Robbery70.820.00%
Shoplifting70.640.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Public order60.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202456
April 202424
January 202422
December 202322
November 202332
October 202387
September 202398

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 20241
May 20243
April 202431
March 20241
January 202433
December 202337
November 202341
October 202336
September 202337

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 20242
May 20242
April 202422
March 20243
January 202417
December 202326
November 202326
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 202419
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 202415
January 20249
December 202316
November 202321
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 202413
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

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 4SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Layard Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Drappers Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bermondsey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. West Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alexis Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. St James'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Banyard Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 23. Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Southwark Park Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Rock Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blue Anchor Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1