SMITH CLOSE, SE16 5PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5PB

SMITH CLOSE, SE16 5PB, Southwark has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5PB 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 5PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5PB, encompassing approximately 6911 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE16 5PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Clarence Mews with total crimes: 4

SMITH CLOSE, SE16 5PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.5983.33%
Other theft81.59700.00%
Bicycle theft31.16200.00%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Theft from the person30.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43200.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.63120.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order20.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.35150.00%
Shoplifting61.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.72100.00%
Public order40.58300.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.05-25.00%
Theft from the person60.8720.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.87-71.43%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.51-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.03100.00%
Theft from the person51.16-16.67%
Public order40.72100.00%
Other theft40.5833.33%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.2187.50%
Theft from the person62.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-42.86%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.14-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.30-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-12.50%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Robbery40.58100.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Other theft20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.300.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5PB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Byelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rotherhithe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Garter Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1