SE17 1RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1RH

SE17 1RH, Southwark has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.27 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1RH 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 1RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1RH, encompassing approximately 11220 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (32.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Burglary: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)

SE17 1RH 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 1RH 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 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6918.2732.69%
Violence and sexual offences346.1554.55%
Burglary203.03122.22%
Theft from the person191.78-9.52%
Other theft151.6966.67%
Drugs81.3433.33%
Robbery80.7160.00%
Vehicle crime80.71100.00%
Shoplifting70.71600.00%
Public order60.6220.00%
Bicycle theft50.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4525.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5213.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.632100.00%
Theft from the person211.960.00%
Burglary91.870.00%
Other theft90.800.00%
Drugs60.800.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.360.00%
Bicycle theft40.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
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 offences10.09-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.0845.45%
Theft from the person354.2812.90%
Violence and sexual offences223.12-37.14%
Other theft131.96-40.91%
Vehicle crime81.16100.00%
Public order80.71166.67%
Robbery80.710.00%
Burglary70.71-53.33%
Bicycle theft40.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Drugs20.18-86.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.13-25.53%
Anti-social behaviour333.12-41.07%
Theft from the person312.9424.00%
Other theft222.7657.14%
Burglary151.9687.50%
Drugs151.34650.00%
Robbery81.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.71-11.11%
Vehicle crime40.71-63.64%
Public order30.36-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
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 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5617.1136.59%
Violence and sexual offences474.9914.63%
Theft from the person254.194.17%
Other theft142.23-12.50%
Vehicle crime111.25175.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.98350.00%
Burglary80.80-11.11%
Public order70.7140.00%
Robbery60.62100.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-25.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.26-34.92%
Violence and sexual offences413.6517.14%
Theft from the person243.65-14.29%
Other theft162.14-11.11%
Burglary91.43125.00%
Shoplifting60.80200.00%
Public order50.53150.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Bicycle theft40.36300.00%
Robbery30.36-62.50%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-77.78%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6315.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.610.00%
Theft from the person283.120.00%
Other theft182.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.600.00%
Robbery80.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Burglary40.360.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202452
April 202448
January 202433
December 202356
November 202341
October 202363

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 20247
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 202415
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
June 20241
April 202422
January 202435
December 202347
November 202341
October 202335

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 183 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202435
January 202431
December 202325
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202413
January 202422
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
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 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1RH 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. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 17. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1