ALVEY STREET, SE17 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2AF

ALVEY STREET, SE17 2AF, Southwark has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2AF, encompassing approximately 12098 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2AF area, explore the SE17 2AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 2AF area, visit the SE17 2AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)

SE17 2AF 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
  • Villa Street with total crimes: 7

ALVEY STREET, SE17 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.5616.67%
Violence and sexual offences454.0545.16%
Theft from the person153.727.14%
Burglary91.24-30.77%
Public order60.7420.00%
Drugs50.50400.00%
Vehicle crime50.41-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.41400.00%
Other theft40.41-69.23%
Robbery30.33-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.473000.00%
Theft from the person142.560.00%
Vehicle crime141.160.00%
Other theft131.160.00%
Burglary131.070.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.65-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences263.22-51.85%
Theft from the person142.1516.67%
Other theft131.160.00%
Drugs121.07140.00%
Burglary110.9983.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.910.00%
Robbery50.8325.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Public order20.17-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5415.1325.58%
Violence and sexual offences544.4631.71%
Other theft134.46-13.33%
Theft from the person121.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.99100.00%
Public order90.8328.57%
Vehicle crime80.7433.33%
Burglary60.66-25.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.25200.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.14-38.57%
Violence and sexual offences413.5517.14%
Other theft153.39-11.76%
Theft from the person141.2427.27%
Burglary81.160.00%
Public order70.66250.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-54.55%
Drugs50.41150.00%
Shoplifting40.41100.00%
Robbery40.33-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.33300.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7014.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.79-18.60%
Other theft172.8988.89%
Robbery111.4157.14%
Criminal damage and arson110.91-8.33%
Theft from the person110.91-45.00%
Burglary80.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.6620.00%
Drugs20.50-66.67%
Public order20.17-75.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7016.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.790.00%
Theft from the person203.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.650.00%
Other theft90.990.00%
Burglary80.740.00%
Public order80.660.00%
Robbery70.660.00%
Drugs60.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202414
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
April 202431
February 20241
January 202426
December 202354
November 202341
October 202335
September 202343

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
April 202442
January 202439
December 202354
November 202343
October 202370
September 202370

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202414
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202413
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315
October 202317
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2AF 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. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Thurlow Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 9. Albany Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Burton Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1