SE16 6AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 6AX

SE16 6AX, Southwark has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This SE16 6AX 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 6AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 6AX, encompassing approximately 6293 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 6AX area, explore the SE16 6AX 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE16 6AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Bywater Place with total crimes: 3
  • Bryan Road with total crimes: 3

SE16 6AX 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.9925.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.5942.86%
Drugs51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79100.00%
Theft from the person40.64-33.33%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-60.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Robbery10.32-66.67%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In August 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 behaviour85.8833.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.27-12.50%
Theft from the person61.11200.00%
Vehicle crime50.9525.00%
Robbery30.7950.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2750.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.32-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.77-46.67%
Theft from the person71.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.64200.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.52114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-14.29%
Theft from the person50.95-28.57%
Other theft40.79300.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.4575.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.11-12.50%
Theft from the person71.11-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.590.00%
Robbery41.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.640.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
January 20248
December 202315
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 6AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bywater Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bryan Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stave Yard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1