WILLIAM SQUARE, SE16 5XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5XJ

WILLIAM SQUARE, SE16 5XJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5XJ 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 5XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5XJ, encompassing approximately 3504 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sophia Square with total crimes: 4
  • Barleycorn Way with total crimes: 4

WILLIAM SQUARE, SE16 5XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.138.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.71-30.00%
Public order42.000.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Shoplifting30.86200.00%
Theft from the person30.86-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.419.09%
Violence and sexual offences103.4266.67%
Theft from the person72.85600.00%
Vehicle crime42.0033.33%
Public order41.140.00%
Other theft31.14-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.8457.14%
Other theft83.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.28-33.33%
Shoplifting61.71500.00%
Public order41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.99-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.57-58.82%
Burglary62.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.98142.86%
Violence and sexual offences144.85180.00%
Other theft64.00200.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.85-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.00-37.50%
Public order41.43100.00%
Theft from the person31.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In October 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 behaviour811.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.280.00%
Theft from the person62.280.00%
Shoplifting41.710.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202411
January 20247
December 202317
November 20237
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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20234
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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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
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 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 5XJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sophia Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Barleycorn Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Spert Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Admiral Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Northey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1