SE17 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1AU

SE17 1AU, Southwark has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.90 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1AU, encompassing approximately 14401 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 1AU area, explore the SE17 1AU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 1AU area, visit the SE17 1AU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)

SE17 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 47
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Sayer Street with total crimes: 15

SE17 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.90-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour393.335.41%
Theft from the person352.7125.00%
Shoplifting322.4360.00%
Other theft252.2225.00%
Burglary161.746.67%
Robbery141.11-6.67%
Bicycle theft80.97166.67%
Vehicle crime50.5625.00%
Public order50.35-68.75%
Drugs10.35-91.67%
Other crime10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7017.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.86-21.28%
Theft from the person282.5740.00%
Other theft201.94-13.04%
Shoplifting201.39122.22%
Public order161.39-20.00%
Burglary151.1115.38%
Robbery151.0487.50%
Drugs121.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8322.22%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.28-57.14%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.17-2.08%
Violence and sexual offences403.26-33.33%
Other theft232.78-11.54%
Public order201.6066.67%
Theft from the person201.3911.11%
Burglary131.3930.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9050.00%
Shoplifting90.62-65.38%
Robbery80.6214.29%
Bicycle theft70.5616.67%
Vehicle crime50.4966.67%
Drugs30.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.9027.66%
Anti-social behaviour484.17-21.31%
Shoplifting263.33136.36%
Other theft261.8185.71%
Theft from the person181.8163.64%
Public order121.25-20.00%
Burglary100.83-9.09%
Robbery70.69-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.42100.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Drugs30.21-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6114.0352.50%
Violence and sexual offences474.24-12.96%
Public order153.26-34.78%
Other theft141.04-61.11%
Shoplifting110.97-63.33%
Theft from the person110.76-21.43%
Burglary110.76-54.17%
Robbery100.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.69-11.11%
Drugs70.56-30.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.21-25.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.26-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour403.750.00%
Other theft362.7820.00%
Shoplifting302.5087.50%
Burglary242.0860.00%
Public order231.6764.29%
Theft from the person141.60-17.65%
Bicycle theft120.979.09%
Drugs100.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.69-10.00%
Robbery50.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.3533.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.1156.76%
Anti-social behaviour404.03-29.82%
Other theft302.7857.89%
Theft from the person172.08-26.09%
Shoplifting161.180.00%
Burglary151.1166.67%
Public order141.040.00%
Bicycle theft110.97175.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.7611.11%
Robbery100.69-16.67%
Drugs60.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5714.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.960.00%
Theft from the person232.570.00%
Other theft191.600.00%
Shoplifting161.320.00%
Public order141.110.00%
Robbery120.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.830.00%
Burglary90.620.00%
Drugs60.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Bicycle theft40.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 202312
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310
October 202311
September 202324
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202448
January 202470
December 202340
November 202360
October 202347
September 202354
August 202358
July 202337

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202415
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202432
January 202420
December 20239
November 202326
October 202311
September 202330
August 202316
July 202316

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202439
January 202437
December 202347
November 202348
October 202361
September 202340
August 202340
July 202357

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202416
December 202320
November 202312
October 202315
September 202323
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202435
January 202428
December 202320
November 202318
October 202311
September 202314
August 202317
July 202323

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202425
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 202314
September 202336
August 202330
July 202319

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total47
    Shoplifting25
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sayer Street
    Total15
    Burglary7
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Deacon Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Rodney Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Walworth Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Content Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Macleod Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rodney Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spare Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 14. Amelia Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blackwood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Angel Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cadiz Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Steedman Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Penton Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Penrose Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Carter Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sutherland Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Date Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Elba Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Wansey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Peacock Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1