EDWARD SQUARE, SE16 5EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5EE

EDWARD SQUARE, SE16 5EE, Southwark has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5EE 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 5EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5EE, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 5EE area, explore the SE16 5EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sophia Square with total crimes: 4
  • Barleycorn Way with total crimes: 4

EDWARD SQUARE, SE16 5EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.506.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.76-30.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Drugs31.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Theft from the person30.89-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.4666.67%
Theft from the person82.98700.00%
Vehicle crime42.3833.33%
Public order41.190.00%
Other theft31.19-62.50%
Robbery20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.2866.67%
Other theft84.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.38-33.33%
Shoplifting61.79500.00%
Public order41.79300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.09-35.71%
Burglary92.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.68-55.00%
Other theft42.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.47150.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.95180.00%
Other theft64.17200.00%
Burglary31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.52-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences52.38-44.44%
Public order41.4933.33%
Theft from the person31.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.28-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences93.27-25.00%
Theft from the person72.68600.00%
Shoplifting42.080.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Public order30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.360.00%
Public order53.570.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202415
January 20249
December 202320
November 20238
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 20235
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 5EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sophia Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Barleycorn Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bywater Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dundee Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Shoulder Of Mutton Alley
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Narrow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Byelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Spert Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Admiral Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Northey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1