CHARLESTON STREET, SE17 1NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1NG

CHARLESTON STREET, SE17 1NG, Southwark has recorded a total of 458 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.87 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1NG 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 1NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1NG, encompassing approximately 12768 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (165) incidents (816.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (37.50% increase)

SE17 1NG 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

CHARLESTON STREET, SE17 1NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16535.87816.67%
Anti-social behaviour8412.9221.74%
Violence and sexual offences556.5837.50%
Theft from the person464.3112.20%
Other theft203.6042.86%
Burglary201.57100.00%
Public order191.5772.73%
Robbery141.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.1025.00%
Drugs80.78-11.11%
Bicycle theft70.6340.00%
Vehicle crime70.55600.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6918.870.00%
Theft from the person415.404000.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.210.00%
Shoplifting183.130.00%
Other theft141.410.00%
Robbery121.100.00%
Public order110.940.00%
Burglary100.860.00%
Drugs90.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.700.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

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 person30.31-95.45%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-98.46%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6625.222100.00%
Violence and sexual offences655.176400.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.090.00%
Shoplifting373.990.00%
Other theft322.903100.00%
Burglary192.510.00%
Robbery171.490.00%
Bicycle theft111.330.00%
Public order90.86800.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Drugs50.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

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 person30.55-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-94.12%
Other theft10.08-96.67%
Public order10.08-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8527.6534.92%
Theft from the person516.6627.50%
Anti-social behaviour493.99-18.33%
Other theft303.84-6.25%
Shoplifting242.3571.43%
Drugs221.88266.67%
Robbery221.7283.33%
Burglary211.7240.00%
Public order191.64-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson171.4930.77%
Vehicle crime71.3375.00%
Bicycle theft30.55-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6322.71-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour604.930.00%
Theft from the person404.700.00%
Other theft323.13-13.51%
Public order212.5131.25%
Burglary151.6425.00%
Shoplifting141.17-54.84%
Criminal damage and arson131.1085.71%
Robbery121.02-29.41%
Bicycle theft100.9466.67%
Drugs60.78100.00%
Vehicle crime40.47100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6623.5722.22%
Anti-social behaviour605.17-25.00%
Theft from the person404.7025.00%
Other theft373.1348.00%
Shoplifting312.90210.00%
Robbery172.4313.33%
Public order161.33-15.79%
Burglary121.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.940.00%
Bicycle theft60.55200.00%
Drugs30.47-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8021.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences546.270.00%
Theft from the person324.230.00%
Other theft252.510.00%
Public order191.960.00%
Robbery151.490.00%
Burglary141.170.00%
Drugs111.100.00%
Shoplifting100.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202469
April 202451
January 202449
December 202360
November 202360
October 202380

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202440
May 20241
April 202465
March 20241
January 202485
December 202363
November 202366
October 202354

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202411
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202432
March 20241
January 202430
December 202332
November 202337
October 202325

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202417
January 202422
December 202312
November 202317
October 202315

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 202410
August 20248
March 20241
January 202417
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237

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 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 20249
March 20241
January 202419
December 202321
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 323 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202441
July 20241
May 20243
April 202466
March 20243
January 202451
December 202340
November 202340
October 202332

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20245
January 202422
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 299 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024165
August 202418
April 202437
January 202424
December 202314
November 202331
October 202310

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202419
January 202421
December 202315
November 202312
October 202314

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 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1NG 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. 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
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 9. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 10. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 17. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 18. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1