CONGREVE STREET, SE17 1SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1SZ

CONGREVE STREET, SE17 1SZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1SZ 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 1SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1SZ, encompassing approximately 9158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

SE17 1SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Dunton Road with total crimes: 6

CONGREVE STREET, SE17 1SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.306.98%
Violence and sexual offences345.0225.93%
Theft from the person143.71-26.32%
Burglary91.53-18.18%
Public order50.98-28.57%
Drugs40.55300.00%
Other theft40.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-75.00%
Robbery30.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.702600.00%
Theft from the person192.950.00%
Vehicle crime122.070.00%
Burglary111.310.00%
Other theft101.200.00%
Public order71.090.00%
Robbery60.760.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.80-21.15%
Violence and sexual offences284.48-45.10%
Theft from the person233.06-11.54%
Other theft172.51-5.56%
Burglary131.86116.67%
Drugs121.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.31-10.00%
Robbery70.9875.00%
Vehicle crime60.76-53.85%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.22-60.00%
Public order20.22-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5221.7340.54%
Violence and sexual offences515.6815.91%
Theft from the person265.5762.50%
Other theft182.8428.57%
Vehicle crime131.97160.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.42233.33%
Public order71.09250.00%
Burglary60.76-14.29%
Shoplifting50.66-61.54%
Drugs40.5533.33%
Robbery40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour374.80-35.09%
Theft from the person164.04-20.00%
Other theft141.75-30.00%
Shoplifting131.538.33%
Burglary71.42-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.76-37.50%
Robbery50.55-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-72.73%
Drugs30.330.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5720.42-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences336.22-21.43%
Other theft203.60185.71%
Theft from the person202.18-33.33%
Shoplifting122.18-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson111.310.00%
Robbery91.2012.50%
Burglary90.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime80.9833.33%
Drugs30.87-25.00%
Public order30.33-62.50%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6323.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.880.00%
Theft from the person304.590.00%
Shoplifting193.280.00%
Burglary152.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.640.00%
Public order81.200.00%
Robbery80.870.00%
Other theft70.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
April 202427
February 20241
January 202428
December 202351
November 202344
October 202333
September 202342

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
April 202443
January 202441
December 202352
November 202337
October 202357
September 202363

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202419
January 202423
December 202326
November 202316
October 202320
September 202330

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202411
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202410
January 202417
December 202318
November 202314
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 202313
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Henshaw Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leroy Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Page'S Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. East Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1