GEORGE ROW, SE16 4UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4UU

GEORGE ROW, SE16 4UU, Southwark has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4UU 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 4UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4UU, encompassing approximately 8176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-8.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)

SE16 4UU 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

GEORGE ROW, SE16 4UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5317.86-8.62%
Violence and sexual offences286.4827.27%
Theft from the person233.4264.29%
Shoplifting112.81120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35250.00%
Burglary60.8650.00%
Other theft50.7325.00%
Public order40.61-42.86%
Robbery30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5814.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.092100.00%
Theft from the person142.69600.00%
Public order71.710.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Other theft40.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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 person20.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-66.67%

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 offences31.10-87.50%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Public order20.24-75.00%
Theft from the person20.24-90.48%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.652300.00%
Theft from the person212.94600.00%
Other theft192.570.00%
Vehicle crime152.320.00%
Shoplifting131.830.00%
Public order81.59300.00%
Robbery60.98500.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%

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 person30.86-80.00%
Public order20.37-83.33%
Robbery10.24-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.30-18.18%
Theft from the person152.20-46.43%
Public order121.83140.00%
Robbery101.4725.00%
Vehicle crime101.2242.86%
Shoplifting101.22233.33%
Burglary91.2212.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-60.00%
Other theft60.73-40.00%
Drugs50.7325.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.61-28.57%
Theft from the person283.6712.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.42-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson152.6966.67%
Other theft101.83-37.50%
Robbery81.22100.00%
Burglary80.98100.00%
Vehicle crime70.98-12.50%
Public order50.86-54.55%
Drugs40.61-20.00%
Shoplifting30.49-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.0831.25%
Theft from the person255.1456.25%
Anti-social behaviour233.06-41.03%
Other theft162.8145.45%
Public order111.9683.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.3550.00%
Vehicle crime81.1033.33%
Shoplifting50.98-16.67%
Drugs50.61400.00%
Burglary40.61-50.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3917.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.770.00%
Theft from the person163.910.00%
Other theft111.960.00%
Burglary81.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Public order60.730.00%
Shoplifting60.730.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202458
April 202438
January 202418
December 202322
November 202323
October 202339

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20241
May 20243
April 202424
March 20241
January 202427
December 202330
November 202342
October 202332

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 20243
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20246
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202421
March 20243
January 202415
December 202328
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 202419
January 20246
December 202310
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202412
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4UU 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. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Collett Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1