SOVEREIGN CRESCENT, SE16 5XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5XH

SOVEREIGN CRESCENT, SE16 5XH, Southwark has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5XH 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 5XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5XH, encompassing approximately 3318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Jardine Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sophia Square with total crimes: 4

SOVEREIGN CRESCENT, SE16 5XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.459.09%
Violence and sexual offences83.620.00%
Public order42.410.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Theft from the person20.90-60.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.0510.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3133.33%
Theft from the person52.41400.00%
Vehicle crime41.5133.33%
Public order41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%
Other theft10.30-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.9625.00%
Other theft93.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.71-14.29%
Shoplifting61.81500.00%
Public order41.81300.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.41-46.15%
Burglary52.1125.00%
Other theft31.51-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.27166.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.8285.71%
Other theft73.92600.00%
Burglary42.11100.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.04-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.8133.33%
Public order31.2150.00%
Theft from the person30.90-50.00%
Shoplifting20.90-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.010.00%
Theft from the person62.410.00%
Other theft51.810.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202410
January 20248
December 202316
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 20245
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Jardine Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sophia Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bywater Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shoulder Of Mutton Alley
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Narrow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Byelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Spert Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Admiral Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Northey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1