SE17 1GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1GQ

SE17 1GQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 381 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.16 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1GQ 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 1GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1GQ, encompassing approximately 15140 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (159) incidents (1035.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (8.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (32.35% increase)

SE17 1GQ 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

SE17 1GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15925.161035.71%
Anti-social behaviour6210.508.77%
Violence and sexual offences454.1032.35%
Theft from the person232.9743.75%
Public order181.52125.00%
Other theft161.19128.57%
Burglary131.0644.44%
Robbery120.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.7957.14%
Drugs90.730.00%
Vehicle crime50.59150.00%
Possession of weapons40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.5635.71%
Violence and sexual offences343.76-26.09%
Theft from the person162.25-50.00%
Shoplifting141.06-57.58%
Robbery90.92-35.71%
Drugs90.59800.00%
Burglary90.59-50.00%
Public order80.5960.00%
Other theft70.53-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.19-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour423.045.00%
Shoplifting332.7757.14%
Theft from the person322.1823.08%
Other theft232.1115.00%
Burglary181.5212.50%
Robbery141.19-12.50%
Bicycle theft100.92233.33%
Vehicle crime60.6620.00%
Public order50.40-70.59%
Drugs10.33-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6817.6444.68%
Anti-social behaviour404.49-16.67%
Theft from the person262.6413.04%
Shoplifting211.72133.33%
Other theft201.39-16.67%
Drugs181.32200.00%
Public order171.19-19.05%
Burglary161.1245.45%
Robbery161.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson151.0615.38%
Vehicle crime50.99-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.33-40.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.66-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences473.17-29.85%
Other theft243.10-11.11%
Theft from the person231.5927.78%
Public order211.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.39333.33%
Burglary110.8637.50%
Shoplifting90.73-67.86%
Vehicle crime80.59100.00%
Robbery60.53-14.29%
Drugs60.4050.00%
Bicycle theft50.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6715.7255.81%
Anti-social behaviour524.43-13.33%
Shoplifting283.43115.38%
Other theft271.8580.00%
Theft from the person181.7880.00%
Public order121.19-14.29%
Burglary80.79-33.33%
Robbery70.53-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.4666.67%
Vehicle crime40.330.00%
Drugs40.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-66.67%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6013.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.960.00%
Other theft152.840.00%
Public order140.990.00%
Shoplifting130.920.00%
Burglary120.860.00%
Robbery110.790.00%
Theft from the person100.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.660.00%
Drugs80.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 51.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202457
April 202442
January 202440
December 202348
November 202352
October 202360

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202434
April 202446
January 202468
December 202347
November 202367
October 202343

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20241
January 202418
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202432
January 202426
December 202323
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202418
January 202416
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202423
January 202420
December 202324
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20245
January 202417
December 202321
November 202312
October 202314

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
January 202415
December 202313
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 202414
April 202433
January 202421
December 20239
November 202328
October 202313

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202414
January 202416
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1GQ 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. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 6. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 17. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 23. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1