SE16 4XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 4XR

SE16 4XR, Southwark has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This SE16 4XR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE16 postcode area, which has experienced 422 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE16 4XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 4XR, encompassing approximately 8445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 4XR area, explore the SE16 4XR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 4XR area, visit the SE16 4XR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SE16 4XR Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bermondsey with total crimes: 10
  • Janeway Place with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SE16 4XR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4811.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.681500.00%
Theft from the person131.89550.00%
Public order81.540.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

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 person20.470.00%
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 offences31.07-87.50%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Public order20.24-75.00%
Theft from the person20.24-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.322300.00%
Theft from the person202.84566.67%
Shoplifting152.370.00%
Other theft131.780.00%
Vehicle crime121.540.00%
Public order81.42300.00%
Robbery60.95500.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%

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 person30.83-76.92%
Public order20.36-81.82%
Robbery10.24-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.96-16.67%
Theft from the person131.78-50.00%
Public order111.54175.00%
Vehicle crime101.3042.86%
Shoplifting101.18233.33%
Burglary81.180.00%
Robbery60.950.00%
Other theft50.71-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-58.33%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2614.6813.04%
Violence and sexual offences253.08-35.90%
Anti-social behaviour182.9680.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.1371.43%
Other theft91.42-35.71%
Burglary81.07300.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Robbery60.83100.00%
Public order40.71-42.86%
Shoplifting30.47-40.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.5644.44%
Theft from the person234.6264.29%
Other theft142.7255.56%
Anti-social behaviour101.66-68.75%
Vehicle crime71.1840.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8375.00%
Public order70.8316.67%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Burglary20.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.9728.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.79-6.90%
Theft from the person143.20-39.13%
Other theft91.66-18.18%
Public order61.0750.00%
Burglary60.71-45.45%
Shoplifting50.71-61.54%
Vehicle crime50.59-28.57%
Robbery40.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.4750.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.430.00%
Theft from the person232.960.00%
Shoplifting132.720.00%
Burglary111.540.00%
Other theft111.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.300.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
April 202428
January 202415
December 202318
November 202310
October 202332
September 202325

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242
April 202420
March 20243
January 202413
December 202326
November 202323
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202424
March 20241
January 202425
December 202325
November 202339
October 202327
September 202329

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 4XR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bermondsey
    Total10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Janeway Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sun Passage
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ben Smith Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Neckinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 7. Bermondsey (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. West Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Enid Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tranton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Freda Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parker'S Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Wilson Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Dockley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Loftie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cherry Garden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bermondsey Wall East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Priter Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Thurland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Old Jamaica Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Marine Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Arabella Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Chambers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Waterside Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Perryn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Farncombe Street
    Total1
    Public order1