SE17 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1BD

SE17 1BD, Southwark has recorded a total of 393 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.04 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1BD, encompassing approximately 13081 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (158) incidents (1028.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)

SE17 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 134
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

SE17 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15830.041028.57%
Anti-social behaviour7012.0842.86%
Violence and sexual offences365.3512.50%
Theft from the person302.7525.00%
Public order182.29125.00%
Burglary181.38100.00%
Other theft171.3830.77%
Vehicle crime111.30266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.8425.00%
Robbery100.7611.11%
Drugs70.760.00%
Possession of weapons40.54300.00%
Bicycle theft40.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4913.99-23.44%
Violence and sexual offences323.75-34.69%
Theft from the person242.45-52.94%
Shoplifting141.83-58.82%
Other theft131.07-55.17%
Burglary90.99-55.00%
Robbery90.69-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.690.00%
Public order80.61-11.11%
Drugs70.61250.00%
Bicycle theft40.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-40.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6422.0225.49%
Theft from the person514.896.25%
Violence and sexual offences493.90-10.91%
Shoplifting343.7541.67%
Other theft292.60-3.33%
Burglary202.225.26%
Robbery141.53-17.65%
Bicycle theft101.07233.33%
Public order90.76-35.71%
Vehicle crime50.69-28.57%
Drugs20.38-90.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.54-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour514.20-19.05%
Theft from the person483.9017.07%
Other theft303.673.45%
Shoplifting242.2971.43%
Drugs201.83400.00%
Burglary191.5346.15%
Criminal damage and arson171.4530.77%
Robbery171.3054.55%
Public order141.30-26.32%
Vehicle crime71.0740.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6321.2514.55%
Violence and sexual offences574.825.56%
Theft from the person414.3620.59%
Other theft293.13-14.71%
Public order192.2258.33%
Shoplifting141.45-54.84%
Criminal damage and arson131.07550.00%
Burglary130.990.00%
Robbery110.99-8.33%
Bicycle theft80.8433.33%
Vehicle crime50.61400.00%
Drugs40.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5519.80-30.38%
Violence and sexual offences544.2022.73%
Other theft344.1361.90%
Theft from the person342.6021.43%
Shoplifting312.60210.00%
Burglary132.3730.00%
Public order120.999.09%
Robbery120.920.00%
Bicycle theft60.92500.00%
Drugs20.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7917.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences446.040.00%
Theft from the person283.360.00%
Other theft212.140.00%
Robbery121.610.00%
Public order110.920.00%
Burglary100.840.00%
Shoplifting100.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.760.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 61.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202449
April 202464
January 202451
December 202363
November 202355
October 202379

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
January 202417
December 202313
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202429
January 202430
December 202329
November 202334
October 202321

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20249
January 202414
December 202319
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
April 202451
January 202448
December 202341
November 202334
October 202328

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
April 202449
January 202455
December 202357
November 202354
October 202344

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 40.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202414
April 202434
January 202424
December 202314
November 202331
October 202310

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202414
January 202417
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202420
January 202419
December 202313
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 202420
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total134
    Shoplifting106
    Theft from the person7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 7. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 8. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 16. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. County Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2