Crime Rates at Edward Square, London, SE16 5EE

Edward Square area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Rotherhithe , and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Edward Square (SE16 5EE) in the last 12 months was 61.1 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% lower than the Rotherhithe average (126.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edward Square (SE16 5EE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Northey Street, where police recorded 54 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Elizabeth Square (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.