MORECAMBE STREET, SE17 1DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1DS

MORECAMBE STREET, SE17 1DS, Southwark has recorded a total of 383 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.55 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1DS 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 1DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1DS, encompassing approximately 14989 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (1021.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (28.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)

SE17 1DS 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

MORECAMBE STREET, SE17 1DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15725.551021.43%
Anti-social behaviour7310.4728.07%
Violence and sexual offences384.875.56%
Theft from the person212.5416.67%
Other theft181.40200.00%
Public order181.20157.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.2050.00%
Burglary120.8033.33%
Robbery110.8057.14%
Drugs90.7312.50%
Vehicle crime90.60350.00%
Possession of weapons40.60300.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.7421.28%
Violence and sexual offences363.80-20.00%
Theft from the person182.40-52.63%
Shoplifting141.20-56.25%
Burglary90.93-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson80.600.00%
Drugs80.53700.00%
Public order70.530.00%
Robbery70.47-41.67%
Other theft60.47-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.13-81.82%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.146.82%
Violence and sexual offences453.14-22.41%
Theft from the person383.0018.75%
Shoplifting322.5460.00%
Other theft262.1330.00%
Burglary161.73-23.81%
Robbery121.07-7.69%
Bicycle theft110.80450.00%
Public order70.73-58.82%
Vehicle crime60.4720.00%
Drugs10.40-94.44%
Other crime10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5817.8111.54%
Anti-social behaviour443.87-18.52%
Theft from the person322.9477.78%
Burglary212.1361.54%
Other theft201.40-9.09%
Shoplifting201.33122.22%
Drugs181.33500.00%
Public order171.20-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson151.137.14%
Robbery131.00160.00%
Vehicle crime50.87-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.33-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
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 behaviour5414.9412.50%
Violence and sexual offences523.60-11.86%
Other theft223.47-26.67%
Public order191.4746.15%
Theft from the person181.27-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson141.20250.00%
Burglary130.9318.18%
Shoplifting90.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime70.60250.00%
Bicycle theft60.4720.00%
Robbery50.40-16.67%
Drugs30.3350.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5915.8131.11%
Anti-social behaviour483.94-30.43%
Other theft303.2066.67%
Shoplifting272.00170.00%
Theft from the person261.80116.67%
Public order131.7318.18%
Burglary110.870.00%
Robbery60.73-53.85%
Bicycle theft50.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-42.86%
Drugs20.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6913.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.600.00%
Other theft183.000.00%
Robbery131.200.00%
Theft from the person120.870.00%
Burglary110.800.00%
Public order110.730.00%
Shoplifting100.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Drugs60.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
January 202415
December 202314
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 269 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202414
April 202432
January 202420
December 20239
November 202327
October 202310

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202457
April 202447
January 202444
December 202354
November 202348
October 202369

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202416
January 202421
December 202313
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202426
January 202420
December 202322
November 202330
October 202318

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202412
January 202413
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 47.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
April 202445
January 202458
December 202352
November 202359
October 202345

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 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20247
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 165 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202438
January 202432
December 202318
November 202326
October 202312

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20241
January 202418
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1DS 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. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 7. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2