SE16 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7AR

SE16 7AR, Southwark has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7AR, encompassing approximately 8085 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

SE16 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Province Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

SE16 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.23140.00%
Theft from the person182.97-21.74%
Other theft152.23275.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.86-36.36%
Bicycle theft71.73133.33%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Public order60.74-33.33%
Burglary50.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6266.67%
Drugs30.620.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2310.641050.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.72400.00%
Public order91.24800.00%
Robbery61.11500.00%
Other theft40.74300.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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 person20.87-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-33.33%
Other theft10.250.00%
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 person31.11-88.46%
Violence and sexual offences30.37-86.96%
Burglary10.37-87.50%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2615.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.22666.67%
Anti-social behaviour182.840.00%
Other theft132.23225.00%
Burglary81.610.00%
Vehicle crime80.990.00%
Public order80.9933.33%
Bicycle theft70.99600.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 person133.34-67.50%
Public order61.61-45.45%
Other theft40.74-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences30.49-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4019.4221.21%
Other theft214.9540.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.60-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour162.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime161.98300.00%
Public order111.98175.00%
Shoplifting111.36175.00%
Bicycle theft101.36100.00%
Robbery81.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3315.833.12%
Violence and sexual offences284.08-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.4666.67%
Other theft152.47-16.67%
Robbery71.8616.67%
Bicycle theft50.8766.67%
Burglary40.620.00%
Public order40.49-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-20.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.4390.48%
Theft from the person324.95-11.11%
Other theft183.965.88%
Anti-social behaviour122.23-40.00%
Public order91.4880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11300.00%
Robbery60.99-25.00%
Drugs50.74150.00%
Vehicle crime50.62-28.57%
Burglary40.62-20.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3616.5712.50%
Violence and sexual offences214.45-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour202.6011.11%
Other theft172.47-5.56%
Robbery82.1014.29%
Vehicle crime70.9916.67%
Bicycle theft70.8716.67%
Burglary50.87150.00%
Public order50.62-44.44%
Shoplifting40.6233.33%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.560.00%
Theft from the person324.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.960.00%
Other theft182.230.00%
Public order92.230.00%
Robbery71.110.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Bicycle theft60.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
April 202418
January 202416
December 202320
November 202312
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20241
April 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20243
January 202418
December 202328
November 202340
October 202321
September 202333

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 202416
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20244
January 202421
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 202413
January 202440
December 202333
November 202332
October 202336
September 202332

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
April 20248
March 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Province Drive
    Total10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 19. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1