SE16 7SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 7SZ

SE16 7SZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This SE16 7SZ 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 7SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 7SZ, encompassing approximately 4897 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SE16 7SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elgar Street with total crimes: 8
  • Plough Way with total crimes: 8
  • Carteret Way with total crimes: 6

SE16 7SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.07266.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.25120.00%
Burglary112.25175.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.25-16.67%
Other theft62.04500.00%
Public order51.2325.00%
Theft from the person51.0266.67%
Robbery31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.450.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.3762.50%
Violence and sexual offences122.65-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.45-42.86%
Public order40.82100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-83.33%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8660.00%
Vehicle crime71.6375.00%
Theft from the person61.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Other theft30.61-57.14%
Burglary20.61-71.43%
Public order20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person89.1960.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.63-42.86%
Burglary71.6375.00%
Other theft71.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.4325.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7627.27%
Theft from the person52.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Burglary40.8233.33%
Other theft30.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3737.50%
Other theft72.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-66.67%
Theft from the person40.82-73.33%
Burglary30.820.00%
Robbery30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1511.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.060.00%
Other theft82.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.630.00%
Robbery31.630.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202412
January 202414
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202413
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elgar Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plough Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carteret Way
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Plover Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lighter Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Russell Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kempthorne Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longshore
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Beard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gulliver Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Pell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sweden Gate
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Finland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Enterprize Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dunnage Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Whiting Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. River Rise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Onega Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. South Sea Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Windstock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Windlass Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Jodane Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1