COLWORTH GROVE, SE17 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1LR

COLWORTH GROVE, SE17 1LR, Southwark has recorded a total of 419 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.52 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1LR, encompassing approximately 13726 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 1LR area, explore the SE17 1LR 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: (81) incidents (20.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)

SE17 1LR 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

COLWORTH GROVE, SE17 1LR 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 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15730.521021.43%
Anti-social behaviour8111.4420.90%
Violence and sexual offences485.9029.73%
Theft from the person363.5024.14%
Burglary182.6263.64%
Other theft181.31157.14%
Public order181.3180.00%
Robbery111.3110.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8028.57%
Drugs80.66-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.58500.00%
Bicycle theft50.4466.67%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6715.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.880.00%
Theft from the person292.702800.00%
Shoplifting142.110.00%
Burglary111.020.00%
Robbery100.800.00%
Public order100.730.00%
Drugs90.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Other theft70.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%

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 person30.29-94.55%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-98.36%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6121.496000.00%
Theft from the person554.441733.33%
Anti-social behaviour484.010.00%
Shoplifting393.500.00%
Other theft322.843100.00%
Burglary192.330.00%
Robbery141.380.00%
Bicycle theft91.020.00%
Public order80.66700.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 person30.51-93.18%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-91.67%
Other theft10.07-96.30%
Public order10.07-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.81%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8422.7382.61%
Theft from the person446.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour423.21-19.23%
Other theft273.06-18.18%
Shoplifting241.9771.43%
Robbery211.75110.00%
Burglary171.5330.77%
Public order171.24-15.00%
Drugs151.24275.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.099.09%
Vehicle crime50.8766.67%
Bicycle theft30.36-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5218.074.00%
Violence and sexual offences463.79-24.59%
Theft from the person333.35-2.94%
Other theft332.4010.00%
Public order202.4025.00%
Shoplifting141.46-53.33%
Burglary131.028.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.9557.14%
Robbery100.80-44.44%
Bicycle theft90.7328.57%
Drugs40.6633.33%
Vehicle crime30.29-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6120.1132.61%
Anti-social behaviour504.44-26.47%
Theft from the person343.6425.93%
Shoplifting302.48172.73%
Other theft302.1942.86%
Robbery182.1963.64%
Public order161.31-15.79%
Burglary121.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.87-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.51133.33%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Drugs30.29-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.22100.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6817.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.950.00%
Theft from the person273.350.00%
Other theft211.970.00%
Public order191.530.00%
Burglary141.380.00%
Shoplifting111.020.00%
Robbery110.800.00%
Drugs110.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202467
April 202448
January 202442
December 202352
November 202350
October 202368

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202437
May 20241
April 202461
March 20241
January 202484
December 202346
November 202361
October 202346

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20243
January 202415
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202419
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202429
July 20241
May 20243
April 202455
March 20243
January 202444
December 202333
November 202334
October 202327

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 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202432
March 20241
January 202427
December 202333
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202414
January 202421
December 202310
November 202318
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 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202320
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1LR 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. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 22. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 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. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1