HOWLAND ESTATE, SE16 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7BL

HOWLAND ESTATE, SE16 7BL, Southwark has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7BL, encompassing approximately 7533 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)

SE16 7BL 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

HOWLAND ESTATE, SE16 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1912.3490.00%
Theft from the person172.52-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.26-47.62%
Other theft91.46125.00%
Public order71.19-22.22%
Bicycle theft70.93250.00%
Drugs60.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8050.00%
Burglary50.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Robbery10.27-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.750.00%
Theft from the person192.79850.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.52400.00%
Public order91.33800.00%
Robbery61.19500.00%
Other theft40.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 person20.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-33.33%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 person31.19-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences30.40-87.50%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.87700.00%
Theft from the person233.1976.92%
Anti-social behaviour163.050.00%
Other theft132.12225.00%
Robbery61.730.00%
Bicycle theft60.80500.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Public order60.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 person133.58-60.61%
Public order61.73-45.45%
Other theft40.80-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.40-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3318.9813.79%
Other theft204.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences182.65-10.00%
Vehicle crime172.39240.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.26-18.75%
Public order111.73175.00%
Shoplifting111.46175.00%
Bicycle theft101.46100.00%
Robbery71.330.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2914.3411.54%
Violence and sexual offences203.85-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour162.65-40.74%
Other theft122.12-33.33%
Robbery71.5916.67%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Bicycle theft50.6666.67%
Public order40.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-42.86%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.4472.73%
Anti-social behaviour275.04-64.94%
Theft from the person263.58-18.75%
Other theft183.4520.00%
Public order102.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33250.00%
Robbery60.930.00%
Vehicle crime50.80-28.57%
Drugs40.66100.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7724.030.00%
Theft from the person3210.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.250.00%
Other theft152.920.00%
Vehicle crime71.990.00%
Robbery60.930.00%
Bicycle theft60.800.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20246
March 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 202416
January 202413
December 202316
November 202327
October 202377

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 20243
January 202418
December 202320
November 202338
October 202322

A total of 197 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 202413
January 202433
December 202329
November 202326
October 202332

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 202417
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20244
January 202420
December 202312
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 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

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7BL 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. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Slippers Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1