SE16 5ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5ET

SE16 5ET, Southwark has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5ET 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 5ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5ET, encompassing approximately 4820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)

SE16 5ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elgar Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hutching'S Street with total crimes: 5
  • Plover Way with total crimes: 4

SE16 5ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3080.00%
Vehicle crime61.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-68.75%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Theft from the person40.8333.33%
Drugs40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.0977.78%
Public order53.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.04-37.50%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Theft from the person31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.60350.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.87-11.11%
Burglary31.660.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3980.00%
Vehicle crime61.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.98-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-20.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.4312.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-37.50%
Robbery41.040.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Theft from the person30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.660.00%
Drugs41.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elgar Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hutching'S Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Gulliver Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Vaughan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Byefield Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Holyoake Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1