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

Overview of Crime in SE17 1HB

DARWIN STREET, SE17 1HB, Southwark has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.80 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1HB, encompassing approximately 6007 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (51.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 1HB 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 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5329.8051.43%
Violence and sexual offences388.8246.15%
Theft from the person216.330.00%
Burglary163.50100.00%
Other theft102.660.00%
Drugs81.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.33300.00%
Shoplifting71.33600.00%
Vehicle crime61.17100.00%
Public order51.00-54.55%
Robbery40.8333.33%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3522.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.832500.00%
Theft from the person214.330.00%
Public order113.500.00%
Other theft101.830.00%
Burglary81.660.00%
Drugs61.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4726.6367.86%
Theft from the person367.825.88%
Violence and sexual offences185.99-47.06%
Other theft153.00-37.50%
Public order112.5022.22%
Robbery81.83-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.3375.00%
Burglary51.17-68.75%
Shoplifting40.83300.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Drugs40.67-66.67%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.63-30.61%
Theft from the person345.6621.43%
Anti-social behaviour285.66-37.78%
Other theft244.6684.62%
Burglary164.00300.00%
Drugs122.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0011.11%
Robbery91.6628.57%
Public order91.5012.50%
Vehicle crime41.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.67300.00%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.8022.50%
Anti-social behaviour458.1632.35%
Theft from the person287.49-22.22%
Other theft134.66-13.33%
Vehicle crime102.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.66125.00%
Public order81.50166.67%
Robbery71.3340.00%
Burglary41.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.67-71.43%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.475.26%
Theft from the person366.66-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour345.99-27.66%
Other theft155.66-25.00%
Shoplifting72.5075.00%
Burglary61.17-14.29%
Robbery51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Public order30.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4728.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.820.00%
Theft from the person386.330.00%
Other theft206.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.330.00%
Burglary71.170.00%
Robbery51.170.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 20245
January 202416
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

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 214 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
April 202436
January 202434
December 202328
November 202336
October 202338

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
June 20241
April 202418
January 202434
December 202349
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202435
April 202447
January 202428
December 202345
November 202334
October 202347

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 202412
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202415
January 202424
December 202313
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

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
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1HB 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. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Beckway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1