SE17 1HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1HS

SE17 1HS, Southwark has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.82 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1HS 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 1HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1HS, encompassing approximately 8106 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)

SE17 1HS 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

SE17 1HS 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 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5622.8212.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.9144.00%
Theft from the person194.4411.76%
Burglary132.3444.44%
Other theft121.60140.00%
Robbery101.48400.00%
Drugs81.2314.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.99100.00%
Public order60.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.74200.00%
Shoplifting50.74400.00%
Bicycle theft40.6233.33%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5017.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.172400.00%
Theft from the person173.080.00%
Public order92.100.00%
Burglary91.110.00%
Drugs71.110.00%
Other theft50.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4519.740.00%
Theft from the person335.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.072100.00%
Other theft132.710.00%
Public order111.600.00%
Vehicle crime101.360.00%
Robbery81.230.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.06%

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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.70-27.66%
Theft from the person324.1918.52%
Anti-social behaviour303.95-31.82%
Other theft233.7053.33%
Burglary152.84275.00%
Drugs121.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.480.00%
Robbery71.360.00%
Public order60.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.74-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.3330.56%
Anti-social behaviour445.8037.50%
Theft from the person275.43-10.00%
Other theft153.33-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson111.85450.00%
Vehicle crime111.36175.00%
Public order81.36300.00%
Robbery70.9975.00%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Shoplifting20.49-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.895.88%
Anti-social behaviour324.44-27.27%
Theft from the person303.95-6.25%
Other theft173.70-15.00%
Shoplifting72.1075.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.49300.00%
Burglary40.49-20.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-80.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4420.11-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences345.43-17.07%
Theft from the person324.19-11.11%
Other theft203.955.26%
Criminal damage and arson102.4725.00%
Burglary51.23-70.59%
Robbery40.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-60.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Drugs30.49-40.00%
Public order20.37-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.25-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5827.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.150.00%
Theft from the person365.060.00%
Other theft194.440.00%
Burglary172.340.00%
Public order112.100.00%
Vehicle crime101.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.230.00%
Bicycle theft60.990.00%
Drugs50.740.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20247
January 202415
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 226 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202433
January 202432
December 202327
November 202330
October 202332
September 202336

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202425
June 20241
April 202422
February 20241
January 202434
December 202347
November 202336
October 202334
September 202341

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202450
April 202445
January 202430
December 202344
November 202332
October 202344
September 202358

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202413
January 202423
December 202315
November 202317
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 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 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20232
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1HS 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. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 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. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. New Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 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