Crime Rates in SE16
Crime statistics for SE16 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SE16 compares.
How safe is Rotherhithe & Surrey Quays (SE16)?
SE16 covers Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays on the south bank of the Thames. A former docklands area, it now offers riverside walks, Canada Water's regeneration zone, and more affordable alternatives to neighbouring Bermondsey.
Which types of crime are most reported in SE16?
The checker above breaks SE16 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SE16?
Enter a full SE16 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SE16 at a glance
Around 1,036 crimes were recorded near SE16 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (241).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,036
- Violent Crime
- 241
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 222
- Theft From The Person
- 141
- Other Theft
- 101
- Burglary
- 61
Approximate, for the SE16 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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