SE16 7HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7HZ

SE16 7HZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7HZ 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 7HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7HZ, encompassing approximately 8202 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)

SE16 7HZ 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
  • Moodkee Street with total crimes: 5

SE16 7HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8738.46%
Theft from the person132.19-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour121.58-36.84%
Other theft71.46600.00%
Burglary60.85200.00%
Public order50.73-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.61150.00%
Drugs50.61150.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Robbery10.49-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.660.00%
Theft from the person162.32700.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.95550.00%
Public order61.58500.00%
Robbery50.73400.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 person20.85-33.33%
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 person31.10-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.37-88.00%
Burglary10.37-83.33%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.70733.33%
Theft from the person183.0538.46%
Anti-social behaviour132.190.00%
Other theft111.58175.00%
Public order71.3416.67%
Burglary60.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Bicycle theft40.73300.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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 person133.29-50.00%
Public order61.58-25.00%
Other theft40.73-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.49-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2613.0418.18%
Anti-social behaviour183.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.19-25.00%
Other theft111.8322.22%
Vehicle crime101.34150.00%
Public order81.22166.67%
Bicycle theft80.98166.67%
Robbery50.980.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2210.24-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences202.68-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.449.09%
Other theft91.46-35.71%
Robbery51.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-40.00%
Public order30.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.1468.42%
Theft from the person263.90-10.34%
Other theft143.1716.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.71-31.25%
Public order91.34125.00%
Robbery71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85150.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.24-66.67%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2913.1716.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.54-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour162.32-5.88%
Other theft121.9533.33%
Vehicle crime91.46125.00%
Robbery71.10250.00%
Bicycle theft60.85100.00%
Public order40.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.650.00%
Theft from the person253.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.050.00%
Other theft92.070.00%
Public order61.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
March 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
April 202413
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20243
January 202415
December 202320
November 202332
October 202319
September 202332

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20242
May 20243
April 202418
March 202413
January 202426
December 202322
November 202326
October 202329
September 202325

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7HZ 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. Moodkee Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clarence Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. St Marychurch Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Tunnel Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Kenning Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cathay Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Windrose Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ann Moss Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Fulford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ainsty Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Dolphin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. King Stairs Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Rupack Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Culling Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1