SE16 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5RB

SE16 5RB, Southwark has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5RB, encompassing approximately 6018 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 5RB area, explore the SE16 5RB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 5RB area, visit the SE16 5RB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE16 5RB 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 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.81450.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.83-9.09%
Other theft51.66400.00%
Theft from the person40.83100.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

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 behaviour114.9857.14%
Burglary31.830.00%
Robbery30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Public order20.33-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-81.82%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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 offences117.31175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8340.00%
Shoplifting61.16500.00%
Public order51.00150.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Theft from the person20.50-60.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.15150.00%
Theft from the person50.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.48-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour51.33150.00%
Theft from the person50.83-16.67%
Public order40.83100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.4885.71%
Theft from the person62.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-71.43%
Public order20.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.33-50.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-12.50%
Theft from the person61.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.00100.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Robbery40.66100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.17-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.330.00%
Public order51.000.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
December 20232
November 20233
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 5RB 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. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monza Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Byelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rotherhithe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Garter Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1