Crime Rates at Holywell Close, London, SE16 3EF

Holywell Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in North Bermondsey , and the 306th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Holywell Close (SE16 3EF) in the last 12 months was 151.4 per 1,000 residents and was 6.8% higher than the North Bermondsey average (141.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 64.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holywell Close (SE16 3EF), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.