SE16 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7PJ

SE16 7PJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7PJ, encompassing approximately 7684 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 7PJ area, explore the SE16 7PJ 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SE16 7PJ 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
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

SE16 7PJ 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.71200.00%
Theft from the person172.34-19.05%
Other theft132.21550.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson71.04250.00%
Vehicle crime60.910.00%
Public order60.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.780.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Robbery20.65-60.00%
Shoplifting20.26100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218.46950.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.730.00%
Public order82.34700.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.04200.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Other theft20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 person20.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-33.33%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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 person31.17-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences30.39-80.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2311.8476.92%
Violence and sexual offences152.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.950.00%
Other theft111.69175.00%
Robbery61.430.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Public order50.65-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 person133.51-60.61%
Public order61.69-25.00%
Other theft40.78-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.52-72.73%
Bicycle theft10.39-85.71%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3315.7517.86%
Other theft154.2936.36%
Anti-social behaviour131.950.00%
Vehicle crime121.69300.00%
Shoplifting111.56175.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.43-31.25%
Public order81.43300.00%
Bicycle theft71.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.91400.00%
Robbery30.65-62.50%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2811.9712.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.64-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour132.0818.18%
Other theft111.69-31.25%
Robbery81.4333.33%
Shoplifting41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Public order20.39-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2513.53-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences193.2535.71%
Other theft162.476.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.0883.33%
Public order71.4316.67%
Robbery60.9120.00%
Vehicle crime60.78100.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-50.00%
Shoplifting30.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Drugs20.260.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2811.9733.33%
Other theft153.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.95-6.67%
Public order61.82-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.78-60.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2111.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.950.00%
Other theft151.950.00%
Public order71.950.00%
Robbery50.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 202415
March 20243
January 202411
December 202316
November 202319
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
January 202415
December 202311
November 202316
October 202315
September 202315

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
April 20245
March 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 214 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 202413
January 202433
December 202328
November 202325
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7PJ 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Canada Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Archangel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Canada Water
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Dominion Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wolfe Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maritime Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Timber Pond Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Maple Leaf Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fishermans Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Middleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eleanor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woodland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Needleman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Seth Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Garter Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1