SE16 4UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4UN

SE16 4UN, Southwark has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.66 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4UN 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 4UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4UN, encompassing approximately 6463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)

SE16 4UN 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 4UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5521.66-1.79%
Theft from the person228.5169.23%
Violence and sexual offences203.4017.65%
Shoplifting123.09140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.86600.00%
Burglary61.0850.00%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Public order40.77-50.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5617.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences178.661600.00%
Theft from the person132.63550.00%
Public order82.010.00%
Shoplifting51.240.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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 person20.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
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 offences31.39-86.36%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.31-75.00%
Theft from the person20.31-89.47%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3722.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.722100.00%
Theft from the person193.40533.33%
Other theft152.940.00%
Shoplifting132.320.00%
Vehicle crime102.010.00%
Public order81.55300.00%
Robbery61.24500.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary20.310.00%

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 person31.08-76.92%
Public order20.46-80.00%
Robbery10.31-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.33-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour163.71-30.43%
Theft from the person132.48-45.83%
Public order102.01150.00%
Shoplifting101.55233.33%
Burglary91.5512.50%
Vehicle crime81.3960.00%
Other theft71.24-22.22%
Robbery61.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-66.67%
Drugs40.7733.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.65-21.21%
Theft from the person244.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.7135.29%
Criminal damage and arson153.5687.50%
Other theft92.32-30.77%
Burglary81.39300.00%
Robbery51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime50.77-28.57%
Public order40.77-60.00%
Shoplifting30.62-40.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.4913.79%
Theft from the person205.1142.86%
Anti-social behaviour173.09-54.05%
Other theft132.6362.50%
Public order102.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.55100.00%
Vehicle crime71.2475.00%
Shoplifting51.08-16.67%
Robbery40.7733.33%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3719.1819.35%
Violence and sexual offences295.72-6.45%
Theft from the person144.49-39.13%
Other theft82.17-20.00%
Public order71.2440.00%
Shoplifting61.08-57.14%
Burglary50.93-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.62-20.00%
Robbery30.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.4650.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3122.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.800.00%
Theft from the person234.800.00%
Shoplifting143.560.00%
Burglary122.170.00%
Other theft101.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.550.00%
Robbery60.930.00%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202456
April 202437
January 202416
December 202323
November 202317
October 202337
September 202331

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 202415
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202422
March 20241
January 202424
December 202326
November 202333
October 202329
September 202331

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
January 202413
December 202324
November 202320
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20245
December 202315
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4UN 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. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Orton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Emba Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ness Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1