SE16 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5SS

SE16 5SS, Southwark has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5SS, encompassing approximately 4299 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5SS 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 5SS 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.0740.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.260.00%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Theft from the person20.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.33-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.6366.67%
Theft from the person41.160.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 offences86.9814.29%
Shoplifting61.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4033.33%
Public order40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.12-36.36%
Theft from the person41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-66.67%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5422.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.56200.00%
Other theft52.090.00%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.350.00%
Public order42.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Theft from the person20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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 offences97.9150.00%
Theft from the person62.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.40-28.57%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.630.00%
Theft from the person51.400.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 5SS 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. A1203
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Heckford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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