SE16 7DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7DS

SE16 7DS, Lewisham has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.65 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7DS 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 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7DS, encompassing approximately 4702 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

SE16 7DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6

SE16 7DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.25-17.65%
Burglary132.98225.00%
Other theft82.76700.00%
Vehicle crime71.7016.67%
Theft from the person71.490.00%
Public order61.490.00%
Robbery31.2850.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.620.00%
Theft from the person73.190.00%
Vehicle crime61.490.00%
Public order61.280.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.3811.11%
Violence and sexual offences186.385.88%
Other theft73.8375.00%
Public order71.4975.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-33.33%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.43-80.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.74-15.00%
Theft from the person103.62-23.08%
Vehicle crime62.1350.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Other theft40.85-63.64%
Burglary30.85-66.67%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.95-4.76%
Theft from the person134.2562.50%
Other theft112.7657.14%
Burglary92.3480.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.91-30.77%
Robbery51.91150.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour134.47-35.00%
Theft from the person82.76-38.46%
Other theft71.700.00%
Burglary51.49400.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-75.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.740.00%
Theft from the person134.250.00%
Vehicle crime82.760.00%
Other theft71.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202430
January 202427
December 20239
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202418
January 202417
December 202320
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowditch
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Clayton Drive
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Onega Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. South Sea Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1