HELENA SQUARE, SE16 5XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 5XP

HELENA SQUARE, SE16 5XP, Southwark has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This SE16 5XP 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 5XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 5XP, encompassing approximately 3647 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 5XP 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

HELENA SQUARE, SE16 5XP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour109.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.74-12.50%
Burglary31.920.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.6042.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.7414.29%
Vehicle crime42.19100.00%
Theft from the person41.10300.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-83.33%
Other theft10.27-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.4216.67%
Other theft71.92133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.92-12.50%
Shoplifting61.92500.00%
Public order41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.50-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-50.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.79140.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.2980.00%
Burglary42.47100.00%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.58-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.370.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Theft from the person30.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.600.00%
Theft from the person62.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Other theft41.370.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 20244
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
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 5XP 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. Narrow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horseferry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Spert Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heckford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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