SE16 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 6SJ

SE16 6SJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This SE16 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 6SJ, encompassing approximately 7416 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SE16 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Canada Street with total crimes: 5
  • Redriff Road with total crimes: 4

SE16 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.74220.00%
Other theft72.16600.00%
Theft from the person70.94-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94400.00%
Vehicle crime50.67400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Public order20.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.3920.00%
Theft from the person101.62100.00%
Public order61.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.81-28.57%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

In April 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 behaviour104.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.350.00%
Theft from the person50.94-54.55%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-80.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115.53-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences71.48-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.67100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person145.2655.56%
Violence and sexual offences91.8912.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Other theft20.27-60.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.1228.57%
Theft from the person91.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.210.00%
Other theft51.08-16.67%
Robbery20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person126.6171.43%
Violence and sexual offences81.62-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.08-36.36%
Other theft60.9450.00%
Robbery50.81150.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.480.00%
Theft from the person71.210.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
September 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20245
January 202411
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Fir Trees Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Garter Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Onega Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1