WHITING WAY, SE16 7EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7EG

WHITING WAY, SE16 7EG, Lewisham has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.06 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7EG 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 7EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7EG, encompassing approximately 4354 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 7EG area, explore the SE16 7EG 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 (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

SE16 7EG 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

WHITING WAY, SE16 7EG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.0626.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.36-27.78%
Burglary122.991100.00%
Other theft82.76700.00%
Theft from the person81.8414.29%
Vehicle crime71.8440.00%
Public order71.6175.00%
Robbery31.61200.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.130.00%
Theft from the person73.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.230.00%

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 behaviour3017.6811.11%
Violence and sexual offences186.8938.46%
Other theft74.1375.00%
Public order71.6175.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-20.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46-80.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.20-31.58%
Theft from the person102.990.00%
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Other theft40.92-63.64%
Burglary30.92-66.67%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.30-13.64%
Other theft114.3683.33%
Theft from the person102.5342.86%
Burglary92.30125.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.07-30.77%
Vehicle crime52.07150.00%
Robbery41.15100.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.85-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour135.05-40.91%
Theft from the person72.99-36.36%
Other theft61.6150.00%
Burglary41.38100.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-75.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.120.00%
Theft from the person115.050.00%
Vehicle crime82.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 202430
January 202427
December 20239
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
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 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202418
January 202413
December 202319
November 202322
October 202331

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 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 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 20236
October 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
November 20233
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 20242
August 20243
January 20241
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 7EG 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. Barfleur Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oxestalls Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Grove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1