SE16 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7LW

SE16 7LW, Southwark has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7LW, encompassing approximately 7362 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 7LW area, explore the SE16 7LW 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 (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)

SE16 7LW 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
  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8

SE16 7LW 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7253.85%
Anti-social behaviour172.72-15.00%
Theft from the person152.31-31.82%
Other theft132.04333.33%
Burglary81.77166.67%
Bicycle theft81.090.00%
Public order61.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6825.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Robbery10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2211.271000.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.72550.00%
Public order101.77900.00%
Robbery51.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.77-75.00%
Other theft30.54-78.57%
Theft from the person30.41-86.96%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2313.5876.92%
Anti-social behaviour183.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.44300.00%
Other theft142.17133.33%
Public order71.9016.67%
Bicycle theft50.95400.00%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person134.07-60.61%
Other theft61.77-60.00%
Public order60.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.81-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.54-87.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3317.3937.50%
Anti-social behaviour174.4813.33%
Other theft152.3125.00%
Vehicle crime142.04133.33%
Violence and sexual offences141.90-53.33%
Public order91.90200.00%
Shoplifting91.22125.00%
Bicycle theft81.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Robbery20.27-83.33%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.7630.43%
Theft from the person244.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.267.14%
Other theft122.04-36.84%
Robbery121.63200.00%
Vehicle crime61.63-40.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Shoplifting40.5433.33%
Public order30.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3217.3910.34%
Violence and sexual offences234.35-17.86%
Other theft193.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.580.00%
Vehicle crime101.9066.67%
Public order91.3628.57%
Burglary41.22-33.33%
Robbery40.54100.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-25.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.41-25.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2916.8431.82%
Violence and sexual offences283.9433.33%
Other theft193.80-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.58-6.67%
Public order71.900.00%
Burglary60.95500.00%
Vehicle crime60.8120.00%
Bicycle theft40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Shoplifting40.5433.33%
Robbery20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2214.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.990.00%
Other theft202.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.720.00%
Public order72.040.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 202414
March 20246
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 202414
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20242
May 20244
April 202416
March 20244
January 202414
December 202330
November 202323
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202418
January 202417
December 202315
November 202314
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 202413
January 202433
December 202324
November 202332
October 202329
September 202322

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
April 20247
March 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 202312
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7LW 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. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    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. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hothfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Chilton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Onega Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1