SE17 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1HL

SE17 1HL, Southwark has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.54 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1HL, encompassing approximately 8352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (43.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

SE17 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Exon Street with total crimes: 9

SE17 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5924.5443.90%
Violence and sexual offences397.0644.44%
Theft from the person244.67-7.69%
Burglary212.87162.50%
Other theft152.5136.36%
Drugs91.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.08300.00%
Shoplifting70.96600.00%
Vehicle crime70.84133.33%
Robbery60.8450.00%
Public order60.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.912600.00%
Theft from the person263.230.00%
Other theft113.110.00%
Public order91.320.00%
Burglary81.080.00%
Drugs80.960.00%
Robbery40.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.24%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4921.9144.12%
Theft from the person455.8718.42%
Violence and sexual offences215.39-46.15%
Other theft192.51-20.83%
Public order112.2722.22%
Robbery101.320.00%
Vehicle crime81.2060.00%
Burglary70.96-56.25%
Bicycle theft60.8450.00%
Shoplifting40.72300.00%
Drugs20.48-85.71%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.02-29.09%
Theft from the person384.6726.67%
Anti-social behaviour344.55-32.00%
Other theft244.0760.00%
Burglary162.87128.57%
Drugs141.92600.00%
Robbery101.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.20-9.09%
Public order91.20-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5524.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour506.5828.21%
Theft from the person305.99-25.00%
Other theft153.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.80175.00%
Vehicle crime111.32175.00%
Robbery111.32175.00%
Public order101.32150.00%
Burglary71.20-12.50%
Shoplifting20.84-71.43%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.1912.82%
Theft from the person405.272.56%
Anti-social behaviour394.79-30.36%
Other theft154.67-31.82%
Burglary81.8060.00%
Shoplifting70.9675.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-42.86%
Public order40.4833.33%
Bicycle theft40.48300.00%
Robbery40.48-42.86%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5622.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.700.00%
Theft from the person394.670.00%
Other theft224.670.00%
Robbery72.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 20247
January 202416
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

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 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
April 202445
January 202438
December 202330
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202427
June 20241
April 202421
January 202439
December 202355
November 202344
October 202339

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202441
April 202449
January 202434
December 202350
November 202339
October 202356

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202419
January 202424
December 202315
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20242
January 202414
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1