WOLFE CRESCENT, SE16 6SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 6SP

WOLFE CRESCENT, SE16 6SP, Southwark has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This SE16 6SP 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 6SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 6SP, encompassing approximately 8415 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

SE16 6SP 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

WOLFE CRESCENT, SE16 6SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.51275.00%
Theft from the person151.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.78-17.65%
Other theft111.661000.00%
Bicycle theft71.31600.00%
Vehicle crime40.83300.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48100.00%
Public order40.48-20.00%
Robbery20.48-33.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person186.30800.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.140.00%
Public order52.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.59100.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-33.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.07-82.35%
Violence and sexual offences30.36-84.21%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.91533.33%
Theft from the person172.2630.77%
Anti-social behaviour102.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Other theft50.7125.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133.21-55.17%
Public order61.5420.00%
Other theft40.71-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.48-72.73%
Bicycle theft10.36-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person299.9838.10%
Anti-social behaviour123.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.43-45.00%
Bicycle theft61.31200.00%
Other theft50.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.59150.00%
Public order50.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59100.00%
Robbery30.48-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219.51-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences202.50-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour122.3820.00%
Robbery61.4320.00%
Other theft60.71-14.29%
Public order50.71-28.57%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5885.71%
Theft from the person233.09-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour102.73-16.67%
Other theft71.19-36.36%
Public order70.8375.00%
Robbery50.83-16.67%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-66.67%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-80.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2710.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.660.00%
Other theft111.430.00%
Robbery61.310.00%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 202419
March 20243
January 202411
December 202320
November 202326
October 202314

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 20242
May 20243
April 202417
March 202413
January 202429
December 202321
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 6SP 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 26. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1