SE16 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5QU

SE16 5QU, Southwark has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5QU, encompassing approximately 5073 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 5QU area, explore the SE16 5QU 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: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE16 5QU 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

SE16 5QU 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.17250.00%
Other theft51.38400.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Shoplifting30.59200.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.3257.14%
Burglary32.17200.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-81.82%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences117.69175.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1740.00%
Shoplifting61.38500.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Theft from the person10.39-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-42.86%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.52-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Public order40.99100.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.910.00%
Theft from the person52.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 5QU 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. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monza Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Shadwell Pierhead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Garter Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1