SE16 5GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5GZ

SE16 5GZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5GZ 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 5GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5GZ, encompassing approximately 4669 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bywater Place with total crimes: 3
  • Bryan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Blondin Way with total crimes: 3

SE16 5GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50150.00%
Drugs51.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-16.67%
Theft from the person21.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.35-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-20.00%
Other theft30.86-25.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Theft from the person30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour75.5775.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.50-37.50%
Other theft41.07300.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Theft from the person30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Theft from the person10.64-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.14500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-50.00%
Theft from the person40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.71-27.27%
Robbery31.71200.00%
Theft from the person30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-85.71%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.360.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
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 5GZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bywater Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bryan Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chandlers Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Vaughan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Byefield Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Holyoake Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1