SE16 6BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 6BE

SE16 6BE, Southwark has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This SE16 6BE 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 6BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 6BE, encompassing approximately 5876 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 6BE area, explore the SE16 6BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE16 6BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elgar Street with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Bywater Place with total crimes: 3

SE16 6BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.49120.00%
Vehicle crime61.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.02150.00%
Drugs50.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.85-54.55%
Theft from the person40.8533.33%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.6283.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.870.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.51200.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Robbery20.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.02-54.55%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.17-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7757.14%
Theft from the person51.8766.67%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4216.67%
Other theft41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-50.00%
Theft from the person30.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Theft from the person40.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59-42.86%
Theft from the person51.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-57.14%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Other theft20.34100.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.380.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elgar Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bywater Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bryan Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Gulliver Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Vaughan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Byefield Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Capstan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Holyoake Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1