Total Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rotherhithe Street area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe , and the 8th lowest crime rate of 799 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 Rotherhithe Street (SE16 5EJ) in the last 12 months was 7.0 per 1,000 residents and was 94.5% lower than the Rotherhithe average (127.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Rotherhithe Street (SE16 5EJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandpiper Close, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bywater Place (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mahogany Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Silver Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ferry Terminal | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandpiper Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Sandpiper Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Silver Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sandpiper Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bryan Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pageant Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Admiral Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Square | — |
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