PLOUGH WAY, SE16 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7AF

PLOUGH WAY, SE16 7AF, Southwark has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.95 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7AF 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 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7AF, encompassing approximately 6193 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 7AF area, explore the SE16 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)

SE16 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

PLOUGH WAY, SE16 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.95-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences193.0718.75%
Burglary163.07433.33%
Other theft132.58333.33%
Theft from the person112.1037.50%
Vehicle crime71.7816.67%
Public order61.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-40.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.92-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences164.20-20.00%
Public order92.5828.57%
Theft from the person81.4514.29%
Vehicle crime61.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Other theft30.81-62.50%
Robbery30.48-25.00%
Burglary30.48200.00%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.6833.33%
Other theft83.2333.33%
Theft from the person71.29-56.25%
Public order71.1375.00%
Drugs41.1333.33%
Robbery40.650.00%
Shoplifting40.6533.33%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.2170.59%
Theft from the person164.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences152.58-11.76%
Other theft62.42-50.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Burglary40.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.65300.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs30.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.24-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences172.74-34.62%
Other theft122.7420.00%
Theft from the person121.94-25.00%
Robbery91.94350.00%
Burglary71.4575.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-42.86%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.18-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour184.20-28.00%
Theft from the person162.9133.33%
Other theft102.5842.86%
Vehicle crime71.610.00%
Burglary41.13-20.00%
Public order30.65-40.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.000.00%
Theft from the person124.040.00%
Other theft71.940.00%
Vehicle crime71.130.00%
Burglary51.130.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
April 202429
January 202429
December 202317
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202420
January 202415
December 202317
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1