WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2AL

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2AL, Southwark has recorded a total of 294 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.29 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2AL, encompassing approximately 11626 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (908.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

SE17 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12125.29908.33%
Violence and sexual offences4210.41-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour283.61-6.67%
Theft from the person182.4138.46%
Other theft171.55325.00%
Public order171.46240.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.46100.00%
Burglary111.2022.22%
Robbery80.9560.00%
Drugs70.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.6033.33%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Possession of weapons30.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.13-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour303.7011.11%
Theft from the person132.58-31.58%
Shoplifting121.1233.33%
Burglary91.0350.00%
Drugs70.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.600.00%
Robbery50.60-44.44%
Public order50.43-16.67%
Other theft40.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-50.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.25-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour274.13-10.00%
Theft from the person192.325.56%
Other theft161.636.67%
Shoplifting91.3828.57%
Robbery90.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft80.77166.67%
Burglary60.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.5250.00%
Public order60.52-68.42%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6217.1263.16%
Anti-social behaviour305.33-25.00%
Public order192.585.56%
Theft from the person181.6328.57%
Other theft151.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.2920.00%
Robbery121.0371.43%
Burglary81.03-20.00%
Shoplifting70.69133.33%
Drugs70.60-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.60-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.34-40.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4015.6529.03%
Violence and sexual offences383.44-39.68%
Other theft183.27-33.33%
Public order181.555.88%
Theft from the person141.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.2042.86%
Burglary100.8625.00%
Drugs80.8660.00%
Robbery70.6975.00%
Vehicle crime70.60250.00%
Bicycle theft50.60150.00%
Possession of weapons30.43200.00%
Shoplifting30.26-62.50%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6316.3461.54%
Anti-social behaviour315.42-20.51%
Other theft272.6758.82%
Public order172.32142.86%
Theft from the person121.46-20.00%
Shoplifting81.03300.00%
Burglary80.69-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.690.00%
Drugs50.60150.00%
Robbery40.43-69.23%
Other crime30.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.350.00%
Other theft173.350.00%
Theft from the person151.460.00%
Robbery131.290.00%
Burglary111.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Public order70.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202419
January 202418
December 202314
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202443
April 202448
January 202462
December 202338
November 202363
October 202339

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
April 202427
January 202430
December 202340
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20246
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

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 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2AL 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. 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
  • 3. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 5. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1