SOPHIA SQUARE, SE16 5XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5XL

SOPHIA SQUARE, SE16 5XL, Southwark has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5XL 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 5XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5XL, encompassing approximately 3486 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 5XL area, explore the SE16 5XL 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 (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE16 5XL 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

SOPHIA SQUARE, SE16 5XL 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.7618.18%
Violence and sexual offences103.7325.00%
Public order42.8733.33%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Shoplifting30.86200.00%
Theft from the person20.86-60.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

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 behaviour1111.4710.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.1633.33%
Theft from the person52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Other theft20.86-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.0525.00%
Other theft82.87166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.29-14.29%
Shoplifting61.72500.00%
Public order41.72300.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

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 behaviour89.75-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences72.29-50.00%
Burglary52.0166.67%
Other theft31.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
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 behaviour1715.20183.33%
Violence and sexual offences144.88100.00%
Other theft74.02600.00%
Burglary32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

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 offences78.61-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-25.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Theft from the person30.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

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 offences1012.33-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.87-46.67%
Theft from the person62.29200.00%
Other theft51.7225.00%
Shoplifting41.430.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.300.00%
Shoplifting43.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202410
January 20248
December 202317
November 20236
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 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
September 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 5XL 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. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Spert Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbotshade Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Admiral Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Northey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1