DOLPHIN CLOSE, SE16 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 6DX

DOLPHIN CLOSE, SE16 6DX, Southwark has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This SE16 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 6DX, encompassing approximately 8592 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 6DX area, explore the SE16 6DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE16 6DX area, visit the SE16 6DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

SE16 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Province Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

DOLPHIN CLOSE, SE16 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.01280.00%
Theft from the person152.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.75-31.58%
Other theft101.51900.00%
Bicycle theft71.16600.00%
Vehicle crime50.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5866.67%
Public order40.580.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Robbery20.35-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.2890.00%
Theft from the person152.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-77.27%
Public order40.580.00%
Robbery30.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35200.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%
Other theft10.12-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.0369.23%
Anti-social behaviour102.56-16.67%
Theft from the person101.16-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.16-16.67%
Robbery40.5833.33%
Burglary40.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.47-33.33%
Public order40.4733.33%
Other theft40.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person188.5020.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.09-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour121.5120.00%
Vehicle crime61.40100.00%
Bicycle theft60.70100.00%
Other theft50.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.5850.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Robbery30.35-25.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.80-32.26%
Theft from the person152.447.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.7511.11%
Robbery41.16-33.33%
Public order30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Other theft30.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.3172.22%
Theft from the person143.61-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.63-35.71%
Robbery61.05-25.00%
Other theft50.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.58-57.14%
Public order30.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-80.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.31-10.00%
Theft from the person152.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.75-22.22%
Robbery81.63300.00%
Other theft70.9375.00%
Vehicle crime70.81250.00%
Bicycle theft50.81400.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Drugs20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.330.00%
Theft from the person152.090.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202422
January 202413
December 202321
November 202331
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202410
January 202418
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Province Drive
    Total10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rotherhithe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Bury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1