TOWNSEND STREET, SE17 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1HG

TOWNSEND STREET, SE17 1HG, Southwark has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.98 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1HG 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 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1HG, encompassing approximately 6931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (5.66% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)

SE17 1HG 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

TOWNSEND STREET, SE17 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5626.985.66%
Violence and sexual offences388.0852.00%
Theft from the person185.485.88%
Robbery122.60500.00%
Burglary111.7322.22%
Other theft111.59175.00%
Drugs91.5980.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.30350.00%
Vehicle crime71.30250.00%
Shoplifting61.01500.00%
Public order60.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5320.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.652400.00%
Theft from the person173.610.00%
Public order122.450.00%
Burglary91.730.00%
Drugs51.300.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.380.00%
Theft from the person346.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.912200.00%
Other theft143.320.00%
Public order122.020.00%
Vehicle crime111.730.00%
Burglary101.590.00%
Robbery91.440.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.84-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour365.34-16.28%
Theft from the person315.1919.23%
Other theft214.4740.00%
Burglary173.03183.33%
Drugs122.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.73-25.00%
Robbery71.3040.00%
Public order61.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.87-58.33%
Bicycle theft50.720.00%
Shoplifting30.72-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.5511.90%
Anti-social behaviour436.7830.30%
Theft from the person266.20-18.75%
Other theft153.75-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson122.16500.00%
Vehicle crime121.73140.00%
Public order71.73250.00%
Shoplifting71.01-65.00%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Robbery50.870.00%
Drugs40.72300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.9631.25%
Anti-social behaviour336.06-32.65%
Theft from the person324.76-5.88%
Shoplifting204.6233.33%
Other theft192.89-5.00%
Burglary72.74-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.01-37.50%
Robbery50.7225.00%
Bicycle theft40.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-80.00%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4927.270.00%
Theft from the person347.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.910.00%
Other theft204.620.00%
Shoplifting152.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.160.00%
Burglary91.440.00%
Vehicle crime81.300.00%
Robbery41.150.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202417
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202434
January 202431
December 202326
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202425
June 20241
April 202423
February 20241
January 202437
December 202347
November 202342
October 202332

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202453
April 202447
January 202436
December 202343
November 202333
October 202349

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202414
January 202421
December 202315
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1HG 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. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 17. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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