SE17 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2AP

SE17 2AP, Southwark has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.94 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2AP, encompassing approximately 9538 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)

SE17 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

SE17 2AP 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12126.941000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3212.693.23%
Anti-social behaviour203.35-31.03%
Other theft162.10300.00%
Theft from the person151.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.57300.00%
Burglary111.2622.22%
Public order91.15350.00%
Drugs70.9475.00%
Robbery60.7350.00%
Bicycle theft30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.85-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour293.2531.82%
Shoplifting113.0422.22%
Theft from the person101.15-41.18%
Burglary91.0550.00%
Other theft40.94-60.00%
Robbery40.42-50.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Public order20.31-66.67%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.52-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour224.09-24.14%
Theft from the person172.3130.77%
Other theft101.78-28.57%
Shoplifting91.0528.57%
Robbery80.94-20.00%
Burglary60.84-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.63100.00%
Vehicle crime60.63100.00%
Public order60.63-57.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.6734.38%
Anti-social behaviour294.51-21.62%
Other theft143.0416.67%
Public order141.4755.56%
Theft from the person131.47-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.3620.00%
Robbery101.2642.86%
Burglary81.050.00%
Shoplifting70.84250.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Drugs10.21-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3715.8337.04%
Violence and sexual offences323.88-33.33%
Theft from the person153.3536.36%
Other theft121.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.2625.00%
Public order91.05-10.00%
Burglary80.9433.33%
Robbery70.8475.00%
Vehicle crime70.73133.33%
Drugs60.7350.00%
Bicycle theft30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.21-75.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences4815.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.03-27.03%
Other theft182.8320.00%
Theft from the person111.89-26.67%
Public order101.15150.00%
Shoplifting81.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8414.29%
Burglary60.84-40.00%
Robbery40.63-50.00%
Drugs40.42300.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-50.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.880.00%
Other theft153.350.00%
Theft from the person151.570.00%
Burglary101.570.00%
Robbery81.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202417
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
April 202439
January 202443
December 202332
November 202348
October 202332

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
April 202422
January 202429
December 202337
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 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 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 202411
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
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 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2AP 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. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 4. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 6. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1