SE17 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2AZ

SE17 2AZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.66 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2AZ, encompassing approximately 9869 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-2.17% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)

SE17 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

SE17 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.664.65%
Anti-social behaviour454.56-2.17%
Theft from the person254.5656.25%
Other theft172.53240.00%
Robbery141.72366.67%
Burglary131.4244.44%
Criminal damage and arson101.32150.00%
Vehicle crime61.0150.00%
Drugs50.6125.00%
Shoplifting50.51400.00%
Public order40.51-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.49142.11%
Violence and sexual offences434.6638.71%
Theft from the person164.3623.08%
Burglary91.62-25.00%
Public order70.9175.00%
Other theft50.71-58.33%
Drugs40.51300.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.41300.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.453000.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.140.00%
Vehicle crime141.930.00%
Theft from the person131.420.00%
Other theft121.320.00%
Burglary121.220.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.43-30.77%
Theft from the person131.8285.71%
Drugs111.32175.00%
Other theft101.11-28.57%
Burglary81.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-33.33%
Robbery40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%
Public order20.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.3929.73%
Anti-social behaviour264.86-18.75%
Other theft142.637.69%
Public order101.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.0180.00%
Theft from the person70.91-53.33%
Vehicle crime60.7150.00%
Burglary60.610.00%
Drugs40.61-20.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.10-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.688.82%
Anti-social behaviour323.75-23.81%
Theft from the person153.2487.50%
Other theft131.52-7.14%
Public order61.32200.00%
Burglary60.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-50.00%
Drugs50.51150.00%
Shoplifting40.51100.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-20.00%
Robbery40.41-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4214.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.260.00%
Other theft143.450.00%
Robbery111.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.110.00%
Theft from the person81.010.00%
Burglary70.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202413
January 202413
December 20237
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202443
April 202431
February 20241
January 202424
December 202348
November 202337
October 202334

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202446
April 202419
January 202418
December 202326
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202414
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1