WANSEY STREET, SE17 1JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1JP

WANSEY STREET, SE17 1JP, Southwark has recorded a total of 489 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.51 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1JP 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 1JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1JP, encompassing approximately 11780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (162) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (18.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (57.50% increase)

SE17 1JP 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
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33

WANSEY STREET, SE17 1JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16241.51800.00%
Anti-social behaviour8313.7518.57%
Violence and sexual offences637.0557.50%
Theft from the person615.3532.61%
Other theft225.1837.50%
Public order211.8790.91%
Burglary201.78100.00%
Robbery161.7014.29%
Drugs141.3655.56%
Bicycle theft91.1980.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7612.50%
Vehicle crime60.76500.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7021.390.00%
Theft from the person465.944500.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.900.00%
Shoplifting183.400.00%
Other theft161.530.00%
Robbery141.360.00%
Public order111.190.00%
Burglary100.930.00%
Drugs90.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.42-96.10%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7730.562466.67%
Violence and sexual offences706.546900.00%
Anti-social behaviour605.940.00%
Other theft405.093900.00%
Shoplifting343.400.00%
Robbery212.890.00%
Burglary201.780.00%
Bicycle theft111.700.00%
Public order110.931000.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 person30.59-94.23%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-94.12%
Other theft10.08-96.97%
Public order10.08-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8229.1128.12%
Theft from the person526.9630.00%
Anti-social behaviour504.41-13.79%
Other theft334.24-5.71%
Shoplifting242.8071.43%
Robbery222.0469.23%
Burglary201.8742.86%
Criminal damage and arson171.7021.43%
Drugs161.44220.00%
Public order141.36-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.1950.00%
Bicycle theft50.51-44.44%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6424.62-4.48%
Anti-social behaviour585.43-1.69%
Theft from the person404.9214.29%
Other theft353.40-7.89%
Public order202.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.70100.00%
Shoplifting141.19-53.33%
Burglary141.190.00%
Robbery131.19-27.78%
Bicycle theft91.1050.00%
Drugs50.76150.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-20.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6725.4628.85%
Anti-social behaviour595.69-23.38%
Other theft385.0131.03%
Theft from the person353.23-5.41%
Shoplifting302.97172.73%
Robbery182.5563.64%
Public order161.53-11.11%
Burglary141.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.190.00%
Bicycle theft60.59100.00%
Vehicle crime50.5125.00%
Drugs20.42-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7723.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences526.540.00%
Theft from the person374.410.00%
Other theft293.140.00%
Public order182.460.00%
Burglary141.530.00%
Drugs131.190.00%
Shoplifting111.100.00%
Robbery110.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202470
April 202460
January 202450
December 202358
November 202359
October 202377

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202440
May 20242
April 202470
March 20241
January 202482
December 202364
November 202367
October 202352

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20245
January 202416
December 20235
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202440
March 20241
January 202433
December 202335
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 12 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
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202411
March 20241
January 202414
December 202320
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 355 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202446
July 20241
May 20243
April 202477
March 20243
January 202452
December 202340
November 202335
October 202337

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 202418
April 202434
January 202424
December 202314
November 202330
October 202311

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202421
January 202422
December 202313
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202420
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

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 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1JP 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. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Elephant And Castle
    Total28
    Theft from the person12
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Newington Causeway
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 11. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 12. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 18. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 19. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 24. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 26. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 27. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1