FOUNTAIN GREEN SQUARE, SE16 4TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4TX

FOUNTAIN GREEN SQUARE, SE16 4TX, Southwark has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4TX 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 4TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4TX, encompassing approximately 6581 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)

SE16 4TX 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

FOUNTAIN GREEN SQUARE, SE16 4TX 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3815.80-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences215.7731.25%
Theft from the person173.1954.55%
Burglary62.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91400.00%
Other theft40.76100.00%
Robbery30.61200.00%
Public order30.46-66.67%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.531500.00%
Theft from the person112.43450.00%
Public order91.670.00%
Burglary51.370.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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 person20.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-66.67%

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 offences31.37-88.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person20.30-84.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.112400.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.800.00%
Theft from the person133.65333.33%
Other theft121.980.00%
Vehicle crime71.820.00%
Burglary61.060.00%
Public order40.91100.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%

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 person31.06-62.50%
Public order20.46-75.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.24%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.5253.33%
Violence and sexual offences213.49-16.00%
Theft from the person83.19-60.00%
Public order81.22166.67%
Vehicle crime81.2260.00%
Robbery41.22100.00%
Other theft40.61-33.33%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Burglary40.61100.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.22-3.85%
Theft from the person203.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.04114.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.2840.00%
Other theft61.0620.00%
Vehicle crime50.9125.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Robbery20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.168.33%
Theft from the person163.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.43-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Other theft50.76-28.57%
Public order50.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.76-42.86%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.13-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.65-23.33%
Theft from the person83.49-52.94%
Public order71.2275.00%
Vehicle crime71.06-22.22%
Other theft71.06-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Burglary40.76-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.61-25.00%
Robbery20.46-60.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.560.00%
Theft from the person173.800.00%
Other theft122.580.00%
Vehicle crime91.820.00%
Burglary91.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 202412
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202421
December 202325
November 202326
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 20248
December 202320
November 202316
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
April 202424
January 202423
December 202315
November 20237
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4TX 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. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. East Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chambers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bevington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. John Roll Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Marigold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cherry Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1