BARLOW STREET, SE17 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1QU

BARLOW STREET, SE17 1QU, Southwark has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.63 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1QU, encompassing approximately 11402 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE17 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Exon Street with total crimes: 9

BARLOW STREET, SE17 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6317.6331.25%
Violence and sexual offences385.5358.33%
Burglary183.33100.00%
Theft from the person181.585.88%
Other theft131.5844.44%
Drugs81.1414.29%
Robbery80.7060.00%
Vehicle crime80.70166.67%
Public order70.7040.00%
Shoplifting70.61600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6140.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.212300.00%
Theft from the person172.100.00%
Burglary91.490.00%
Other theft90.790.00%
Drugs70.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Public order50.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.3345.16%
Theft from the person283.95-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences272.46-27.03%
Other theft102.37-54.55%
Vehicle crime90.88125.00%
Public order90.79125.00%
Robbery80.7914.29%
Burglary70.70-53.33%
Bicycle theft40.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Drugs20.18-86.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.40-26.00%
Theft from the person343.2425.93%
Anti-social behaviour312.98-39.22%
Other theft222.7246.67%
Burglary151.93275.00%
Drugs151.32650.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3210.00%
Robbery70.9640.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-63.64%
Public order40.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.4027.50%
Violence and sexual offences504.4719.05%
Theft from the person274.3812.50%
Other theft152.37-6.25%
Vehicle crime111.32175.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.96400.00%
Public order60.8820.00%
Robbery50.5366.67%
Burglary40.44-42.86%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting20.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour403.68-29.82%
Theft from the person243.510.00%
Other theft162.10-5.88%
Burglary71.4075.00%
Shoplifting60.61200.00%
Public order50.53150.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Robbery30.26-50.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-80.00%
Other crime20.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5714.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.000.00%
Theft from the person243.160.00%
Other theft172.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.490.00%
Robbery60.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202448
April 202445
January 202431
December 202351
November 202340
October 202357

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20247
January 202415
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 202415
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202424
June 20241
April 202427
January 202437
December 202350
November 202342
October 202336

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202428
January 202434
December 202327
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202410
January 202422
December 202315
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 13. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1