SE17 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1QJ

SE17 1QJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1QJ, encompassing approximately 11936 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SE17 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 10
  • Nursery Row with total crimes: 6

SE17 1QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4511.144.65%
Violence and sexual offences243.77-14.29%
Theft from the person152.01-37.50%
Burglary101.2625.00%
Drugs80.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Robbery50.42-28.57%
Public order50.42-37.50%
Other theft40.42-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-70.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.602700.00%
Theft from the person242.350.00%
Other theft112.010.00%
Vehicle crime100.920.00%
Burglary80.840.00%
Public order80.670.00%
Robbery70.670.00%
Bicycle theft50.590.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.49-26.53%
Theft from the person313.0219.23%
Anti-social behaviour302.60-46.43%
Other theft182.5150.00%
Burglary141.51250.00%
Drugs141.17366.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.1711.11%
Robbery60.8420.00%
Public order50.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.42-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5615.9240.00%
Violence and sexual offences494.6913.95%
Theft from the person264.1018.18%
Other theft122.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime111.01175.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.92350.00%
Public order60.7520.00%
Robbery50.5066.67%
Bicycle theft40.4233.33%
Burglary40.34-20.00%
Drugs30.3450.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.17-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.6526.47%
Anti-social behaviour403.60-29.82%
Theft from the person223.354.76%
Other theft141.84-17.65%
Shoplifting61.17200.00%
Public order50.50150.00%
Burglary50.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Robbery30.25-50.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-81.82%
Other crime20.17100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5713.82-1.72%
Violence and sexual offences344.78-33.33%
Theft from the person212.85-38.24%
Other theft171.766.25%
Criminal damage and arson111.4210.00%
Robbery60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.50-28.57%
Burglary50.42-75.00%
Drugs30.42-62.50%
Shoplifting20.25-33.33%
Public order20.17-80.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.08-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5819.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.860.00%
Theft from the person344.270.00%
Burglary202.850.00%
Other theft161.680.00%
Public order101.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.840.00%
Drugs80.840.00%
Vehicle crime70.670.00%
Robbery70.590.00%
Bicycle theft50.590.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 202320

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20232
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202424
January 202431
December 202326
November 202322
October 202321
September 202334

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202428
February 20241
January 202436
December 202349
November 202343
October 202334
September 202351

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
April 202443
January 202430
December 202356
November 202340
October 202357
September 202358

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20242
January 202414
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202418
December 202312
November 202314
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rodney Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
  • 3. Nursery Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Baytree Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bartholomew Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Henshaw Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Content Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leroy Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Townley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Bronti Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Morecambe Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1