SE16 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5SP

SE16 5SP, Southwark has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5SP, encompassing approximately 4732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5SP 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 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.960.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

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 behaviour126.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-83.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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 offences85.7160.00%
Shoplifting61.69500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.23-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-50.00%
Theft from the person30.8550.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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 offences118.6622.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.32166.67%
Burglary41.69300.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.070.00%
Theft from the person41.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-50.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.900.00%
Theft from the person61.270.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 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 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 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
December 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 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 20243
December 20232
November 20234
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 5SP 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. 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