OLD JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4TE

OLD JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4TE, Southwark has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.67 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4TE 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 4TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4TE, encompassing approximately 7931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-22.41% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)

SE16 4TE 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

OLD JAMAICA ROAD, SE16 4TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4519.67-22.41%
Violence and sexual offences305.6720.00%
Theft from the person263.7852.94%
Shoplifting123.28140.00%
Other theft91.5150.00%
Bicycle theft81.130.00%
Burglary71.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.8850.00%
Public order50.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5817.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.312400.00%
Theft from the person173.15750.00%
Public order102.140.00%
Other theft61.26500.00%
Shoplifting50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%

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 person20.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.88-77.78%
Theft from the person20.25-91.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-92.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3520.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.412400.00%
Theft from the person233.15666.67%
Other theft212.900.00%
Vehicle crime162.650.00%
Shoplifting142.020.00%
Public order91.77350.00%
Robbery71.13600.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Drugs20.380.00%

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 person30.88-80.00%
Public order20.38-84.62%
Robbery10.25-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.1716.67%
Anti-social behaviour314.410.00%
Theft from the person153.91-34.78%
Public order131.89116.67%
Burglary121.649.09%
Shoplifting111.51175.00%
Other theft101.39-9.09%
Robbery91.260.00%
Vehicle crime81.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-56.25%
Drugs30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour3119.67-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences303.91-28.57%
Theft from the person233.78-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson162.9033.33%
Burglary112.0237.50%
Other theft111.39-35.29%
Robbery91.3980.00%
Vehicle crime81.130.00%
Public order61.01-53.85%
Shoplifting40.76-20.00%
Drugs40.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.9527.27%
Anti-social behaviour345.30-19.05%
Theft from the person294.2945.00%
Other theft173.6641.67%
Public order132.14160.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.649.09%
Burglary81.51-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.0133.33%
Robbery51.0166.67%
Shoplifting50.63-28.57%
Drugs50.63400.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.300.00%
Theft from the person204.160.00%
Other theft122.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.510.00%
Burglary91.390.00%
Shoplifting71.130.00%
Vehicle crime60.880.00%
Bicycle theft60.760.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 202421
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202458
April 202435
January 202431
December 202331
November 202334
October 202342

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 202425
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20241
January 202435
December 202330
November 202342
October 202333

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202416
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 202423
March 20243
January 202415
December 202323
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202413
December 20236
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202414
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4TE 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. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Jamaica Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 17. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Grange Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rail Sidings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2