ELGAR STREET, SE16 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7QG

ELGAR STREET, SE16 7QG, Southwark has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7QG, encompassing approximately 6003 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE16 7QG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Elgar Street with total crimes: 8
  • Plover Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bryan Road with total crimes: 3

ELGAR STREET, SE16 7QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.67-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.17500.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Theft from the person40.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.67300.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.83-28.57%
Burglary51.6725.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.83-42.86%
Robbery30.670.00%
Theft from the person30.5050.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.66250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.33-41.67%
Burglary41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-57.14%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.00200.00%
Vehicle crime72.00133.33%
Theft from the person51.17-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.67300.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85.5060.00%
Burglary71.3375.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-57.14%
Other theft30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.00250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.17-28.57%
Theft from the person50.83-28.57%
Burglary40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Other theft30.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.17-12.50%
Other theft61.1750.00%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Robbery40.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-80.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Theft from the person40.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202414
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elgar Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bryan Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Quebec Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blondin Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gulliver Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Vaughan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Victory Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Byefield Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Holyoake Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Shipwright Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Onega Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. South Sea Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1