SE17 1RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1RB

SE17 1RB, Southwark has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.26 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1RB 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 1RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1RB, encompassing approximately 12854 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 1RB area, explore the SE17 1RB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 1RB area, visit the SE17 1RB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)

SE17 1RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

SE17 1RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6916.2635.29%
Violence and sexual offences375.3748.00%
Theft from the person202.88-13.04%
Burglary171.5670.00%
Other theft141.3255.56%
Drugs91.0928.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.7033.33%
Shoplifting80.62700.00%
Robbery80.6233.33%
Vehicle crime80.62100.00%
Public order50.6225.00%
Possession of weapons30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5111.9010.87%
Violence and sexual offences253.97-16.67%
Theft from the person231.94-28.12%
Burglary101.7925.00%
Other theft90.78-47.06%
Drugs70.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.540.00%
Robbery60.47-33.33%
Public order40.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.31-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.31-50.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.1531.43%
Theft from the person323.583.23%
Violence and sexual offences302.49-16.67%
Other theft172.33-15.00%
Robbery91.3212.50%
Vehicle crime90.70125.00%
Burglary80.70-50.00%
Public order70.6275.00%
Bicycle theft60.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Drugs20.16-85.71%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.39-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour352.80-39.66%
Theft from the person312.7210.71%
Other theft202.4153.85%
Burglary161.5677.78%
Drugs141.24600.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0922.22%
Robbery80.8633.33%
Public order40.62-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.31-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.31-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5815.7934.88%
Violence and sexual offences494.518.89%
Theft from the person283.8133.33%
Other theft132.18-13.33%
Vehicle crime111.01175.00%
Public order90.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.70200.00%
Burglary90.7012.50%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Bicycle theft50.4725.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Shoplifting20.16-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.8418.42%
Anti-social behaviour433.50-35.82%
Theft from the person213.35-16.00%
Other theft151.63-16.67%
Burglary81.1760.00%
Shoplifting70.62250.00%
Public order60.54200.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-70.00%
Robbery30.23-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Drugs20.16-33.33%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6714.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.210.00%
Theft from the person252.960.00%
Other theft181.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.400.00%
Robbery80.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Burglary50.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Public order20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 52.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202451
April 202446
January 202435
December 202358
November 202343
October 202367

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20242
January 202414
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
April 202432
January 202431
December 202328
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
April 202430
January 202436
December 202349
November 202345
October 202338

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202417
January 202420
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20249
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2