Total Crime Rate
138.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King & Queen Wharf area has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Rotherhithe , and the 344th 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 King & Queen Wharf (SE16 5SY) in the last 12 months was 138.6 per 1,000 residents and was 8.3% higher than the Rotherhithe average (127.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -53.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 54.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around King & Queen Wharf (SE16 5SY), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 85 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smith Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bevin Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Rotherhithe Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smith Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Keel Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smith Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rotherhithe Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Rotherhithe Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Smith Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jardine Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byelands Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Paul'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Paul'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jardine Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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