SE16 5RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5RN

SE16 5RN, Southwark has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5RN 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 5RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5RN, encompassing approximately 4596 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE16 5RN 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
  • Sophia Square with total crimes: 4

SE16 5RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.2718.18%
Other theft52.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

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 behaviour116.53266.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.3166.67%
Robbery21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-83.33%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8775.00%
Shoplifting61.52500.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35-63.64%
Theft from the person40.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-62.50%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2757.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.39100.00%
Other theft41.740.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-20.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Theft from the person30.65-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.400.00%
Theft from the person61.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 5RN 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. Sophia Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Byelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rotherhithe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shadwell Pierhead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1