ORB STREET, SE17 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1AH

ORB STREET, SE17 1AH, Southwark has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.38 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 637 crimes and a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1AH, encompassing approximately 14743 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 1AH area, explore the SE17 1AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (56.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE17 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

ORB STREET, SE17 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6114.3856.41%
Violence and sexual offences434.1472.00%
Shoplifting182.92200.00%
Other theft131.22116.67%
Burglary130.88-7.14%
Theft from the person120.88-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson120.8171.43%
Robbery90.8180.00%
Vehicle crime90.61200.00%
Drugs90.6128.57%
Public order70.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.4750.00%
Bicycle theft30.2050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour399.84-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.65-26.47%
Theft from the person191.70-26.92%
Burglary141.2955.56%
Public order70.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.470.00%
Drugs70.470.00%
Shoplifting60.4720.00%
Other theft60.41-70.00%
Robbery50.41-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.34-62.50%
Other crime30.20200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-71.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5211.7330.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.53-12.82%
Theft from the person262.31-18.75%
Other theft201.7611.11%
Burglary91.36-35.71%
Vehicle crime80.6114.29%
Bicycle theft70.54600.00%
Robbery70.47-22.22%
Shoplifting50.470.00%
Public order40.34-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.97-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences392.71-25.00%
Theft from the person322.6533.33%
Other theft182.1720.00%
Burglary141.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.9527.27%
Drugs130.95550.00%
Public order120.8820.00%
Robbery90.81125.00%
Vehicle crime70.61-22.22%
Shoplifting50.47150.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5413.4314.89%
Violence and sexual offences523.6610.64%
Theft from the person243.5326.32%
Other theft151.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.02266.67%
Public order100.7566.67%
Vehicle crime90.68800.00%
Burglary70.6116.67%
Bicycle theft60.47200.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Shoplifting20.27-66.67%
Drugs20.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.6051.61%
Anti-social behaviour473.19-31.88%
Other theft243.1950.00%
Theft from the person191.6335.71%
Public order61.2950.00%
Burglary60.41-25.00%
Shoplifting60.41200.00%
Robbery40.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-70.00%
Drugs30.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6911.6735.29%
Violence and sexual offences314.68-41.51%
Other theft162.10-40.74%
Theft from the person141.09-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson100.9511.11%
Robbery90.6880.00%
Burglary80.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-42.86%
Public order40.27-63.64%
Drugs30.27-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.20-66.67%
Shoplifting20.14-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.590.00%
Other theft273.460.00%
Theft from the person261.830.00%
Burglary201.760.00%
Public order111.360.00%
Drugs110.750.00%
Shoplifting100.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.680.00%
Vehicle crime70.610.00%
Bicycle theft60.470.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
April 202426
January 202432
December 202324
November 202319
October 202314
September 202326

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202425
April 202434
January 202439
December 202352
November 202347
October 202331
September 202353

A total of 413 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202439
April 202452
January 202440
December 202354
November 202347
October 202369
September 202351

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
January 202414
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202420
January 202418
December 202315
November 202324
October 202316
September 202327

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202413
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 20249
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3