SE17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17

SE17, Southwark has recorded a total of 658 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE17, encompassing approximately 35869 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (161) incidents (973.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (140) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-5.66% decrease)

SE17 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

SE17 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE17

The postcode district are associated with the SE17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16118.34973.33%
Anti-social behaviour1404.4912.00%
Violence and sexual offences1003.90-5.66%
Theft from the person532.7943.24%
Other theft481.48336.36%
Burglary331.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.92136.36%
Public order260.7285.71%
Drugs210.7210.53%
Robbery210.5916.67%
Vehicle crime170.5970.00%
Bicycle theft50.47150.00%
Possession of weapons50.14400.00%
Other crime20.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12511.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences1063.4810500.00%
Theft from the person372.961750.00%
Burglary221.030.00%
Drugs190.610.00%
Robbery180.530.00%
Shoplifting150.500.00%
Public order140.42600.00%
Other theft110.391000.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.311000.00%
Vehicle crime100.310.00%
Other crime40.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.060.00%
Other theft10.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.20-95.08%
Other theft20.08-95.24%
Public order10.06-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences10.03-99.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11412.523700.00%
Anti-social behaviour933.180.00%
Theft from the person612.592950.00%
Other theft421.700.00%
Shoplifting361.170.00%
Burglary291.000.00%
Public order180.811700.00%
Robbery170.501600.00%
Vehicle crime170.470.00%
Bicycle theft160.470.00%
Drugs40.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Other crime10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.22200.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Public order10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-99.10%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11112.80-10.48%
Anti-social behaviour813.09-27.03%
Theft from the person462.2627.78%
Other theft431.284.88%
Drugs281.20133.33%
Robbery270.7850.00%
Burglary270.7517.39%
Public order260.75-31.58%
Shoplifting230.72109.09%
Criminal damage and arson220.64-15.38%
Vehicle crime140.61-6.67%
Bicycle theft60.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%
Other crime10.11-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12413.10-1.59%
Anti-social behaviour1113.4611.00%
Other theft413.09-19.61%
Public order381.1415.15%
Theft from the person361.06-16.28%
Criminal damage and arson261.00100.00%
Burglary230.7215.00%
Robbery180.64-10.00%
Vehicle crime150.5066.67%
Drugs120.4250.00%
Shoplifting110.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft80.310.00%
Possession of weapons40.220.00%
Other crime30.11-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12613.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour1003.51-32.89%
Other theft512.7924.39%
Theft from the person431.4234.38%
Public order331.2073.68%
Shoplifting330.92120.00%
Robbery200.92-9.09%
Burglary200.56-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson130.56-40.91%
Vehicle crime90.36-30.77%
Bicycle theft80.2514.29%
Drugs80.2214.29%
Possession of weapons40.220.00%
Other crime40.11100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14912.3229.57%
Violence and sexual offences904.15-23.73%
Other theft412.51-26.79%
Theft from the person321.14-31.91%
Burglary230.89-42.50%
Criminal damage and arson220.64-15.38%
Robbery220.6169.23%
Public order190.61-45.71%
Shoplifting150.53-53.12%
Vehicle crime130.42-18.75%
Bicycle theft70.36-50.00%
Drugs70.20-58.82%
Other crime20.20-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11815.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1153.290.00%
Other theft563.210.00%
Theft from the person471.560.00%
Burglary401.310.00%
Public order351.120.00%
Shoplifting320.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.890.00%
Drugs170.720.00%
Vehicle crime160.470.00%
Bicycle theft140.450.00%
Robbery130.390.00%
Other crime50.360.00%
Possession of weapons40.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 914 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 2024125
April 202493
January 202481
December 2023111
November 2023100
October 2023149
September 2023115

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 20241
April 20241
January 202422
December 202326
November 202313
October 202322
September 202326

A total of 895 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 2024106
July 20241
May 20241
April 2024114
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024111
December 2023124
November 2023126
October 202390
September 2023118

A total of 217 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202422
April 202429
January 202427
December 202323
November 202320
October 202323
September 202340

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 20244
March 20241
January 202428
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202426
December 202338
November 202333
October 202319
September 202335

A total of 336 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202442
January 202443
December 202341
November 202351
October 202341
September 202356

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 157 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202417
March 20241
January 202427
December 202318
November 202320
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202437
July 20242
May 20243
April 202461
March 20242
January 202446
December 202336
November 202343
October 202332
September 202347

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202416
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202417
January 202414
December 202315
November 20239
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 202415
April 202436
January 202423
December 202311
November 202333
October 202315
September 202332

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 9. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Otto Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 19. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6