SE16 7EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7EA

SE16 7EA, Southwark has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7EA 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 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7EA, encompassing approximately 8363 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)

SE16 7EA 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
  • Gomm Road with total crimes: 7

SE16 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.24162.50%
Theft from the person172.51-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour112.03-54.17%
Other theft111.32266.67%
Bicycle theft71.32133.33%
Public order60.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6066.67%
Drugs50.6066.67%
Burglary30.600.00%
Robbery20.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.800.00%
Theft from the person212.87950.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.51300.00%
Public order80.96700.00%
Robbery60.96500.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
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 person20.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-33.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
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 person31.08-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences30.36-88.00%
Burglary10.36-83.33%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-90.91%

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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.56733.33%
Theft from the person212.9961.54%
Anti-social behaviour152.510.00%
Other theft111.79175.00%
Vehicle crime71.320.00%
Public order70.8416.67%
Burglary60.840.00%
Bicycle theft60.72500.00%
Robbery40.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 person133.23-61.76%
Public order61.55-40.00%
Other theft40.72-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences30.48-81.25%
Bicycle theft10.36-88.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3416.5021.43%
Other theft184.0750.00%
Vehicle crime172.15240.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.03-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.910.00%
Public order101.43150.00%
Shoplifting101.20150.00%
Bicycle theft91.2080.00%
Robbery81.0814.29%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%

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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2812.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.35-34.21%
Other theft122.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.430.00%
Robbery71.430.00%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Bicycle theft50.6066.67%
Public order40.60-55.56%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-71.43%
Burglary20.240.00%

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 offences3816.6272.73%
Theft from the person284.54-15.15%
Other theft183.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour122.15-33.33%
Public order91.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.08250.00%
Robbery70.84-12.50%
Drugs50.84150.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.36-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3314.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.630.00%
Other theft142.150.00%
Bicycle theft81.670.00%
Robbery80.960.00%
Vehicle crime70.960.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20243
January 202416
December 202325
November 202338
October 202322

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 202417
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
April 202415
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
January 202418
December 202312
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 200 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 20242
May 20243
April 202421
March 202413
January 202434
December 202328
November 202328
October 202333

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
March 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 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 7EA 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. Gomm Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hatteraick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rotherhithe Tunnel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Risdon Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mayflower Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neptune Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1