ORB STREET, SE17 1RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1RE

ORB STREET, SE17 1RE, Southwark has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1RE 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 1RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1RE, encompassing approximately 13789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-22.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)

SE17 1RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 11
  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 10
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 10

ORB STREET, SE17 1RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.37-22.45%
Violence and sexual offences262.76-13.33%
Theft from the person231.89-23.33%
Burglary111.6737.50%
Other theft100.80-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Drugs70.51250.00%
Public order50.5125.00%
Robbery40.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.29-55.56%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.1140.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.55-11.76%
Theft from the person302.18-3.23%
Other theft182.18-5.26%
Vehicle crime91.3180.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Burglary80.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.58500.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Shoplifting20.29-50.00%
Drugs20.15-84.62%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3513.27-40.68%
Violence and sexual offences342.54-33.33%
Theft from the person312.4729.17%
Other theft192.2558.33%
Burglary161.3877.78%
Drugs131.16550.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.9422.22%
Robbery80.8060.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-28.57%
Public order40.36-55.56%
Shoplifting40.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5914.2128.26%
Violence and sexual offences514.2810.87%
Theft from the person243.7033.33%
Other theft121.740.00%
Public order90.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.65200.00%
Burglary90.6512.50%
Vehicle crime70.65250.00%
Bicycle theft50.5125.00%
Robbery50.3666.67%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Shoplifting20.15-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4611.68-35.21%
Violence and sexual offences463.3431.43%
Theft from the person183.34-14.29%
Other theft121.31-33.33%
Burglary80.8760.00%
Shoplifting70.58250.00%
Public order60.51100.00%
Bicycle theft40.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-70.00%
Robbery30.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-50.00%
Drugs20.15-33.33%
Other crime20.15100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7113.279.23%
Violence and sexual offences355.15-36.36%
Theft from the person212.54-34.38%
Other theft181.52-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.310.00%
Robbery90.7312.50%
Burglary50.65-73.68%
Vehicle crime40.36-42.86%
Drugs30.29-66.67%
Public order30.22-70.00%
Shoplifting20.22-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-83.33%
Other crime10.07-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6518.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences554.710.00%
Theft from the person323.990.00%
Other theft202.320.00%
Burglary191.450.00%
Public order101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.730.00%
Drugs90.730.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Vehicle crime70.580.00%
Bicycle theft60.510.00%
Shoplifting50.440.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202430
January 202431
December 202324
November 202318
October 202321
September 202332

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202430
January 202434
December 202351
November 202346
October 202335
September 202355

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235
September 202319

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
January 202413
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 51.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
April 202449
January 202435
December 202359
November 202346
October 202371
September 202365

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202418
January 202419
December 202312
November 202312
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rodney Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. New Kent Road
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rodney Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
  • 4. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nursery Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Liverpool Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baytree Mews
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Henshaw Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Content Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Townley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Wansey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2