SE16 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5SL

SE16 5SL, Southwark has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5SL, encompassing approximately 4500 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5SL 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
  • Jardine Road with total crimes: 4

SE16 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.8925.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.330.00%
Bicycle theft31.330.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.3366.67%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
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 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00100.00%
Shoplifting61.78500.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.89-63.64%
Theft from the person30.89200.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Robbery10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
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 offences118.8922.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.44100.00%
Burglary41.78300.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.33-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-33.33%
Public order30.89200.00%
Theft from the person30.67-50.00%
Shoplifting20.67-50.00%
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 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.22-40.00%
Theft from the person61.3320.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.890.00%
Theft from the person52.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.110.00%
Shoplifting41.110.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 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
September 20233

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 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
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 5SL 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. Jardine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sophia Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1