NEEDLEMAN STREET, SE16 7AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7AW

NEEDLEMAN STREET, SE16 7AW, Southwark has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.84 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7AW 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 7AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7AW, encompassing approximately 8859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)

SE16 7AW 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: 7

NEEDLEMAN STREET, SE16 7AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.84266.67%
Theft from the person162.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.81-34.78%
Other theft91.69800.00%
Bicycle theft61.02200.00%
Vehicle crime60.68500.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5666.67%
Drugs50.56150.00%
Public order40.56-42.86%
Robbery30.45-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.010.00%
Theft from the person202.60900.00%
Public order72.26600.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.79200.00%
Robbery50.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 person20.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-33.33%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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 person31.02-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.34-88.00%
Burglary10.34-83.33%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other theft10.11-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.29733.33%
Theft from the person182.8238.46%
Anti-social behaviour152.030.00%
Other theft101.69150.00%
Vehicle crime91.130.00%
Public order71.0216.67%
Burglary60.790.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Bicycle theft40.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

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 person133.05-59.38%
Public order61.47-25.00%
Other theft40.68-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.45-78.57%
Bicycle theft10.34-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3212.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.6116.67%
Violence and sexual offences141.58-46.15%
Other theft121.5833.33%
Vehicle crime101.35233.33%
Public order81.13100.00%
Bicycle theft80.90166.67%
Robbery50.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.56100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2811.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.16-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour122.939.09%
Other theft91.35-30.77%
Robbery61.020.00%
Burglary40.68100.00%
Public order40.45-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Bicycle theft30.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.0080.95%
Theft from the person284.29-17.65%
Other theft133.16-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.47-26.67%
Public order91.2480.00%
Robbery61.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68400.00%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.23-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.23-60.00%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3413.2125.93%
Violence and sexual offences213.84-32.26%
Other theft152.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.69-28.57%
Robbery81.69100.00%
Vehicle crime70.90133.33%
Public order50.79-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.5666.67%
Burglary30.560.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.320.00%
Theft from the person273.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.050.00%
Other theft102.370.00%
Public order91.130.00%
Robbery41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.340.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 202313
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20243
January 202414
December 202326
November 202338
October 202321
September 202331

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
April 202415
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315
September 202321

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202418
March 202413
January 202432
December 202328
November 202328
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
March 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7AW 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
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 20. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Katherine Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hull Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Smith Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1