WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1JJ

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 1JJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 417 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.36 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1JJ 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 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1JJ, encompassing approximately 12887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (1021.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (10.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (31.58% increase)

SE17 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 134
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15732.361021.43%
Anti-social behaviour7612.1810.14%
Violence and sexual offences505.9031.58%
Theft from the person373.8823.33%
Other theft182.87200.00%
Burglary171.4041.67%
Public order171.3270.00%
Robbery111.3210.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8528.57%
Drugs80.70-20.00%
Bicycle theft60.62100.00%
Vehicle crime60.47200.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6916.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.350.00%
Theft from the person302.952900.00%
Shoplifting142.330.00%
Burglary121.090.00%
Robbery100.930.00%
Drugs100.780.00%
Public order100.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.780.00%
Other theft60.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.31-94.23%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-98.46%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6523.366400.00%
Theft from the person525.041633.33%
Anti-social behaviour454.030.00%
Shoplifting393.490.00%
Other theft323.033100.00%
Burglary202.480.00%
Robbery151.550.00%
Bicycle theft101.160.00%
Public order80.78700.00%
Drugs80.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.54-92.68%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-91.67%
Other theft10.08-96.30%
Public order10.08-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8123.8268.75%
Anti-social behaviour426.29-16.00%
Theft from the person413.2628.12%
Other theft273.18-18.18%
Shoplifting242.1071.43%
Robbery211.8690.91%
Burglary171.636.25%
Public order171.32-19.05%
Drugs151.32275.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.169.09%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Bicycle theft30.39-70.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5019.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences483.88-23.81%
Other theft333.726.45%
Theft from the person322.560.00%
Public order212.4831.25%
Burglary161.6333.33%
Shoplifting141.24-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.0957.14%
Robbery110.85-35.29%
Bicycle theft100.8542.86%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Drugs40.3133.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6321.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour504.89-25.37%
Theft from the person323.8818.52%
Other theft312.4840.91%
Shoplifting302.41172.73%
Robbery172.3354.55%
Public order161.32-11.11%
Burglary121.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.5475.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Drugs30.31-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6719.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences495.200.00%
Theft from the person273.800.00%
Other theft222.100.00%
Public order181.710.00%
Burglary151.400.00%
Shoplifting111.160.00%
Robbery110.850.00%
Drugs110.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202438
May 20241
April 202465
March 20241
January 202481
December 202348
November 202363
October 202349

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202469
April 202445
January 202442
December 202350
November 202350
October 202367

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20248
January 202415
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
July 20241
May 20243
April 202452
March 20243
January 202441
December 202332
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202420
January 202417
December 202316
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
March 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202414
April 202439
January 202424
December 202314
November 202330
October 202311

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202432
March 20241
January 202427
December 202333
November 202331
October 202322

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202415
January 202421
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202321
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total134
    Shoplifting106
    Theft from the person7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Elephant Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 9. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 15. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 17. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 23. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 24. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1