SE16 5UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5UP

SE16 5UP, Southwark has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5UP 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 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5UP, encompassing approximately 4755 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE16 5UP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Elgar Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hutching'S Street with total crimes: 5
  • Plover Way with total crimes: 4

SE16 5UP 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.46120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.31-55.56%
Vehicle crime61.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26400.00%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Theft from the person40.8433.33%
Drugs40.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.79-44.44%
Burglary51.0566.67%
Public order31.0550.00%
Theft from the person30.63200.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.89-30.77%
Burglary31.890.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.94116.67%
Vehicle crime62.73100.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Theft from the person20.63-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.68-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences61.2620.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Theft from the person30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.9410.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.31-16.67%
Theft from the person41.050.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.3625.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.10-25.00%
Robbery41.260.00%
Theft from the person40.84300.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.680.00%
Drugs41.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 5UP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elgar Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hutching'S Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Moiety Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bryan Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westferry Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Gulliver Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Vaughan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Byefield Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holyoake Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Sea Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1