SE16 7RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7RJ

SE16 7RJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7RJ 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 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7RJ, encompassing approximately 7246 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

SE16 7RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8

SE16 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.32133.33%
Anti-social behaviour223.86-26.67%
Other theft133.04225.00%
Burglary101.790.00%
Theft from the person101.3825.00%
Vehicle crime71.38133.33%
Bicycle theft50.970.00%
Public order40.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Shoplifting30.5550.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.140.00%
Public order91.660.00%
Theft from the person81.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Other theft40.55300.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.55-77.78%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.592100.00%
Theft from the person103.040.00%
Other theft91.38350.00%
Public order71.240.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.41-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.7066.67%
Theft from the person204.1453.85%
Violence and sexual offences202.76-13.04%
Vehicle crime132.7662.50%
Other theft111.79-26.67%
Shoplifting111.52266.67%
Public order51.52400.00%
Burglary40.69-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.35-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour183.1720.00%
Other theft152.480.00%
Theft from the person132.07-43.48%
Robbery111.79266.67%
Vehicle crime81.52-42.86%
Burglary51.1025.00%
Shoplifting30.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.11-11.43%
Theft from the person234.2864.29%
Other theft153.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.07-42.31%
Vehicle crime142.0755.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.9325.00%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Burglary40.69-42.86%
Shoplifting40.5533.33%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.2820.69%
Anti-social behaviour264.834.00%
Theft from the person143.59-6.67%
Other theft91.93-52.63%
Vehicle crime91.24-18.18%
Burglary71.2440.00%
Public order60.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.000.00%
Other theft193.450.00%
Theft from the person152.620.00%
Vehicle crime112.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Public order40.550.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 202315
November 202315
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202420
December 202323
November 202331
October 202335
September 202329

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
April 202426
January 202430
December 202318
November 202315
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 113 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202410
January 202420
December 202313
November 202323
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 7RJ 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. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chilton Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Redriff Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brunswick Quay
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1