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

Overview of Crime in SE17 1HG

TOWNSEND STREET, SE17 1HG, Southwark has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.05 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (2400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 10
  • Alice Street with total crimes: 6

TOWNSEND STREET, SE17 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour4927.27-23.44%
Theft from the person347.07-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences324.91-31.91%
Other theft204.6217.65%
Shoplifting152.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.160.00%
Burglary91.44-55.00%
Vehicle crime81.30-11.11%
Robbery41.15-33.33%
Drugs40.580.00%
Public order30.58-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6437.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences479.230.00%
Theft from the person386.780.00%
Shoplifting255.480.00%
Burglary203.610.00%
Other theft172.890.00%
Public order102.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.440.00%
Vehicle crime91.440.00%
Bicycle theft61.300.00%
Robbery60.870.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
April 202447
January 202436
December 202343
November 202333
October 202349
September 202364

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 212 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202434
January 202431
December 202326
November 202332
October 202334
September 202338

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202410
January 202417
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202320

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202320
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202411
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202414
January 202421
December 202315
November 202319
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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
August 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rodney Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
  • 3. Alice Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nursery Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crimscott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Curtis Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Baytree Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bartholomew Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Henshaw Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leroy Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Green Walk
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 28. Page'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1