SE16 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5EN

SE16 5EN, Southwark has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5EN, encompassing approximately 4227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SE16 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sophia Square with total crimes: 4
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 3
  • Bywater Place with total crimes: 3

SE16 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.6840.00%
Drugs61.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Theft from the person20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1325.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Other theft30.71-50.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-50.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.68-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.42-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-40.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.57160.00%
Other theft73.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-28.57%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.44250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6625.00%
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-66.67%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20243
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
October 20233
September 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sophia Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bywater Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bryan Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Admiral Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Byefield Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Holyoake Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1