SE17 1FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1FY

SE17 1FY, Southwark has recorded a total of 513 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.65 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1FY 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 1FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1FY, encompassing approximately 10765 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (152) incidents (913.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (10.59% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (21.43% increase)

SE17 1FY 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: 54
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41

SE17 1FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15247.65913.33%
Anti-social behaviour9414.1210.59%
Theft from the person688.7321.43%
Violence and sexual offences666.3253.49%
Other theft266.1362.50%
Public order222.42100.00%
Burglary202.04122.22%
Robbery171.8621.43%
Bicycle theft151.58200.00%
Drugs141.3927.27%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Vehicle crime60.84500.00%
Possession of weapons40.56300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8525.820.00%
Theft from the person567.902700.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.204200.00%
Other theft163.991500.00%
Shoplifting151.490.00%
Robbery141.390.00%
Drugs111.300.00%
Public order111.021000.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.020.00%
Burglary90.840.00%
Bicycle theft50.840.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.46-77.78%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Public order10.09-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91.86-90.32%
Violence and sexual offences40.84-94.67%
Public order30.37-81.25%
Other theft20.28-95.83%
Bicycle theft10.19-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9337.251062.50%
Violence and sexual offences758.647400.00%
Anti-social behaviour626.970.00%
Other theft485.761500.00%
Shoplifting344.460.00%
Burglary223.160.00%
Robbery222.040.00%
Public order162.04433.33%
Drugs101.490.00%
Bicycle theft90.930.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.58-88.24%
Other theft30.74-92.11%
Public order30.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8834.5525.71%
Theft from the person688.1754.55%
Anti-social behaviour516.32-15.00%
Other theft384.74-11.63%
Robbery253.5356.25%
Shoplifting232.3253.33%
Burglary192.1411.76%
Drugs161.76220.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.497.14%
Public order151.39-34.78%
Bicycle theft61.39-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7030.00-1.41%
Anti-social behaviour606.50-4.76%
Theft from the person445.57-13.73%
Other theft434.0916.22%
Public order233.994.55%
Burglary172.1421.43%
Robbery161.58-11.11%
Shoplifting151.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.3916.67%
Bicycle theft111.30120.00%
Vehicle crime51.02-16.67%
Drugs50.46150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7131.027.58%
Anti-social behaviour636.59-19.23%
Theft from the person515.8513.33%
Other theft374.742.78%
Shoplifting303.44114.29%
Public order222.79-4.35%
Robbery182.0463.64%
Burglary141.67-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.3033.33%
Vehicle crime61.1150.00%
Bicycle theft50.56-16.67%
Drugs20.46-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7830.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences667.250.00%
Theft from the person456.130.00%
Other theft364.180.00%
Public order233.340.00%
Burglary152.140.00%
Shoplifting141.390.00%
Drugs131.300.00%
Robbery111.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.020.00%
Bicycle theft60.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202485
April 202462
January 202451
December 202360
November 202363
October 202378

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202443
July 20241
May 20244
April 202475
March 20241
January 202488
December 202370
November 202371
October 202366

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202410
January 202416
December 20235
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20241
March 20242
January 202415
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 250 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202438
December 202343
November 202337
October 202336

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 202416
March 20243
January 202415
December 202323
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 444 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202456
July 20242
May 20249
April 202493
March 20248
January 202468
December 202344
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 202415
April 202434
January 202423
December 202315
November 202330
October 202314

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202422
January 202425
December 202316
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202422
January 202419
December 202317
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1FY 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
    Total54
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Elephant And Castle
    Total41
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Newington Causeway
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 11. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 18. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 19. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 28. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 30. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3