SE17 1RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1RZ

SE17 1RZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 360 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.86 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1RZ 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 1RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1RZ, encompassing approximately 15086 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (156) incidents (1014.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (9.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)

SE17 1RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

SE17 1RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15623.861014.29%
Anti-social behaviour5810.349.43%
Violence and sexual offences453.8436.36%
Public order192.98171.43%
Theft from the person161.2614.29%
Other theft141.06100.00%
Burglary110.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson110.7383.33%
Drugs100.7311.11%
Robbery80.66-11.11%
Vehicle crime50.53150.00%
Bicycle theft30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons30.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5310.7455.88%
Violence and sexual offences333.51-26.67%
Theft from the person142.19-51.72%
Shoplifting140.93-57.58%
Robbery90.93-18.18%
Drugs90.60800.00%
Public order70.6040.00%
Other theft70.46-66.67%
Burglary70.46-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.85-29.69%
Anti-social behaviour342.986.25%
Shoplifting332.2557.14%
Theft from the person292.1931.82%
Other theft211.925.00%
Burglary151.39-6.25%
Robbery110.99-15.38%
Bicycle theft90.73200.00%
Vehicle crime60.6020.00%
Public order50.40-70.59%
Drugs10.33-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6415.6464.10%
Anti-social behaviour324.24-27.27%
Theft from the person222.1246.67%
Shoplifting211.46133.33%
Other theft201.39-13.04%
Public order171.33-15.00%
Burglary161.1333.33%
Robbery131.06160.00%
Drugs110.8683.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.7322.22%
Vehicle crime50.73-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.33-40.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.93-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences392.92-39.06%
Other theft232.59-11.54%
Public order201.5253.85%
Theft from the person151.330.00%
Burglary120.9971.43%
Criminal damage and arson90.80125.00%
Shoplifting90.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime70.60133.33%
Drugs60.46100.00%
Robbery50.40-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.3325.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6414.7868.42%
Anti-social behaviour484.24-12.73%
Shoplifting273.18107.69%
Other theft261.7973.33%
Theft from the person151.7266.67%
Public order130.99-7.14%
Burglary70.86-46.15%
Robbery60.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.2733.33%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Drugs30.20-40.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5512.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.650.00%
Other theft152.520.00%
Public order140.990.00%
Shoplifting130.930.00%
Burglary130.860.00%
Robbery100.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.660.00%
Theft from the person90.600.00%
Drugs50.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202453
April 202434
January 202432
December 202344
November 202348
October 202355

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
April 202445
January 202464
December 202339
November 202364
October 202338

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 120 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202429
January 202422
December 202315
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202415
January 202416
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 20245
January 202417
December 202320
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202421
January 202420
December 202323
November 202326
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 202414
April 202433
January 202421
December 20239
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 202413
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 6. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Sayer Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 29. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1