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

Overview of Crime in SE16 4UW

GEORGE ROW, SE16 4UW, Southwark has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.86 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4UW, encompassing approximately 6495 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 4UW area, explore the SE16 4UW 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 (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

SE16 4UW 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 4UW 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5523.86-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences238.470.00%
Theft from the person233.5453.33%
Shoplifting133.54160.00%
Bicycle theft82.000.00%
Burglary71.23133.33%
Other theft61.0820.00%
Public order60.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.9250.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6019.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.242200.00%
Theft from the person153.54650.00%
Public order72.310.00%
Other theft51.08400.00%
Shoplifting50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences31.39-86.96%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.31-77.78%
Theft from the person20.31-89.47%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.242200.00%
Other theft203.540.00%
Theft from the person193.08533.33%
Shoplifting132.930.00%
Vehicle crime102.000.00%
Public order91.54350.00%
Robbery61.39500.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

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 person31.08-78.57%
Public order20.46-80.00%
Robbery10.31-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.55%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.0111.54%
Anti-social behaviour244.46-17.24%
Theft from the person143.70-33.33%
Public order102.16150.00%
Shoplifting101.54150.00%
Other theft91.54-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.39100.00%
Robbery71.2316.67%
Burglary71.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-66.67%
Drugs30.77-25.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.63-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences264.46-33.33%
Theft from the person214.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.2336.36%
Other theft102.31-33.33%
Burglary81.5460.00%
Robbery61.2350.00%
Shoplifting40.92-20.00%
Drugs40.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-42.86%
Public order40.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.7939.29%
Anti-social behaviour336.00-26.67%
Theft from the person215.0850.00%
Other theft153.2315.38%
Public order122.31140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8583.33%
Vehicle crime71.6916.67%
Burglary51.08-37.50%
Shoplifting50.77-16.67%
Drugs50.770.00%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4521.5521.62%
Violence and sexual offences286.93-6.67%
Theft from the person144.31-44.00%
Other theft132.1630.00%
Burglary82.00-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.9220.00%
Shoplifting60.92-53.85%
Public order50.92-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.7766.67%
Robbery20.77-75.00%
Other crime20.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3724.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.700.00%
Theft from the person254.620.00%
Burglary133.850.00%
Shoplifting132.000.00%
Other theft102.000.00%
Robbery81.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.230.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202460
April 202447
January 202424
December 202329
November 202333
October 202345
September 202337

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 20241
May 20243
April 202423
March 20241
January 202429
December 202326
November 202339
October 202328
September 202330

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 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 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 202420
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
July 20242
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
January 202414
December 202321
November 202321
October 202314
September 202325

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20245
December 202315
November 202311
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

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
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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