SE17 1RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1RS

SE17 1RS, Southwark has recorded a total of 484 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.08 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1RS 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 1RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1RS, encompassing approximately 12385 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (162) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (19.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (53.66% increase)

SE17 1RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 134
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 33

SE17 1RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16239.08800.00%
Anti-social behaviour8713.0819.18%
Violence and sexual offences637.0253.66%
Theft from the person555.0919.57%
Other theft224.4457.14%
Burglary191.78111.11%
Public order191.5390.00%
Robbery161.5333.33%
Drugs131.2918.18%
Bicycle theft101.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8114.29%
Vehicle crime60.65500.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7320.020.00%
Theft from the person465.894500.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.710.00%
Shoplifting183.310.00%
Other theft141.450.00%
Robbery121.130.00%
Drugs110.970.00%
Public order100.890.00%
Burglary90.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.32-95.95%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-98.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7427.132366.67%
Violence and sexual offences695.976800.00%
Anti-social behaviour485.570.00%
Shoplifting373.880.00%
Other theft322.993100.00%
Burglary202.580.00%
Robbery161.610.00%
Bicycle theft111.290.00%
Public order100.89900.00%
Drugs80.810.00%
Vehicle crime60.650.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.57-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-93.75%
Other theft10.08-96.77%
Public order10.08-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.72%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7826.3232.20%
Theft from the person486.3023.08%
Anti-social behaviour453.88-16.67%
Other theft313.63-3.12%
Shoplifting242.5084.62%
Robbery221.9469.23%
Public order171.78-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson161.3733.33%
Burglary161.290.00%
Drugs151.29200.00%
Vehicle crime61.2120.00%
Bicycle theft50.48-44.44%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5922.53-7.81%
Anti-social behaviour544.760.00%
Theft from the person394.3614.71%
Other theft323.15-11.11%
Public order222.5829.41%
Burglary161.7833.33%
Shoplifting131.29-53.57%
Robbery131.05-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson121.0571.43%
Bicycle theft90.9728.57%
Vehicle crime50.7325.00%
Drugs50.40150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6423.1723.08%
Anti-social behaviour545.17-20.59%
Other theft364.3628.57%
Theft from the person342.9113.33%
Shoplifting282.75154.55%
Robbery182.2663.64%
Public order171.456.25%
Burglary121.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft70.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.57-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.57100.00%
Drugs20.32-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.16100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6820.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences525.490.00%
Theft from the person304.200.00%
Other theft282.420.00%
Public order162.260.00%
Burglary151.290.00%
Shoplifting111.210.00%
Robbery110.890.00%
Drugs110.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 429 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202473
April 202448
January 202445
December 202354
November 202354
October 202368

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202441
May 20241
April 202469
March 20241
January 202478
December 202359
November 202364
October 202352

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20248
January 202415
December 20235
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202420
January 202416
December 202316
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 333 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202446
July 20241
May 20243
April 202474
March 20243
January 202448
December 202339
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202432
March 20241
January 202431
December 202332
November 202336
October 202328

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202416
January 202422
December 202313
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
March 20241
January 202416
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202410
March 20241
January 202417
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024162
August 202418
April 202437
January 202424
December 202313
November 202328
October 202311

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total134
    Shoplifting106
    Theft from the person7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Elephant Road
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Elephant And Castle
    Total28
    Theft from the person12
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 10. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. New Kent Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 17. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 19. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3