DARWIN STREET, SE17 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1EZ

DARWIN STREET, SE17 1EZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.29 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1EZ, encompassing approximately 8389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

SE17 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Exon Street with total crimes: 9
  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 9

DARWIN STREET, SE17 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5222.2944.44%
Violence and sexual offences366.2050.00%
Theft from the person224.294.76%
Burglary182.62125.00%
Other theft122.1520.00%
Drugs91.4312.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.07300.00%
Shoplifting70.95600.00%
Vehicle crime70.83250.00%
Robbery60.8350.00%
Public order60.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.292300.00%
Theft from the person212.860.00%
Other theft102.500.00%
Public order91.190.00%
Burglary81.070.00%
Drugs80.950.00%
Robbery40.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4719.7956.67%
Theft from the person385.608.57%
Violence and sexual offences194.53-48.65%
Other theft162.26-30.43%
Public order111.9122.22%
Robbery101.3111.11%
Vehicle crime71.1975.00%
Burglary60.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft50.7225.00%
Shoplifting40.60300.00%
Drugs20.48-85.71%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.36-30.19%
Theft from the person354.4120.69%
Anti-social behaviour304.17-34.78%
Other theft233.5864.29%
Burglary152.74275.00%
Drugs141.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.67-9.09%
Robbery91.1928.57%
Public order91.0712.50%
Vehicle crime41.07-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.48300.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.4126.19%
Anti-social behaviour466.3221.05%
Theft from the person295.48-23.68%
Other theft143.46-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.67175.00%
Vehicle crime111.31175.00%
Public order81.31100.00%
Robbery70.9575.00%
Burglary40.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.48-71.43%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.0320.00%
Theft from the person385.015.56%
Anti-social behaviour384.53-17.39%
Other theft154.53-21.05%
Shoplifting71.7975.00%
Burglary60.8320.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-42.86%
Public order40.4833.33%
Robbery40.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4620.030.00%
Theft from the person365.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.290.00%
Other theft194.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.260.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20246
January 202415
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 219 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202438
January 202435
December 202329
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202424
June 20241
April 202419
January 202437
December 202353
November 202342
October 202335

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202436
April 202447
January 202430
December 202346
November 202338
October 202346

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202416
January 202423
December 202314
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20242
January 202414
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 13. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1