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

Overview of Crime in SE17 2AL

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2AL, Southwark has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2AL 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 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-10.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

SE17 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Waleorde Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences3913.76-26.42%
Anti-social behaviour393.3562.50%
Other theft173.35-37.04%
Theft from the person151.460.00%
Robbery131.29160.00%
Burglary111.12-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-12.50%
Public order70.60-58.82%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.43-50.00%
Drugs20.26-80.00%
Shoplifting20.17-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.690.00%
Other theft274.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.320.00%
Public order172.060.00%
Burglary151.460.00%
Theft from the person151.290.00%
Drugs101.290.00%
Shoplifting100.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.860.00%
Bicycle theft60.690.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202448
January 202462
December 202338
November 202363
October 202339
September 202353

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202427
January 202430
December 202340
November 202331
October 202339
September 202324

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

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. Waleorde Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Portland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Macleod Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Walworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Danson Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Walworth Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Olney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Liverpool Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sondes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Albany Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lorrimore Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dartford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gateway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Red Lion Row
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Red Lion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Occupation Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Phelp Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bradenham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Townley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Pasley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1