SE17 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2AZ

SE17 2AZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.49 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2AZ 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 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.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (142.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

SE17 2AZ 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

SE17 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour4214.085.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.269.68%
Other theft143.4555.56%
Robbery111.4283.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.11-16.67%
Theft from the person81.01-38.46%
Burglary70.8116.67%
Vehicle crime50.7125.00%
Drugs20.51-66.67%
Public order20.20-71.43%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.050.00%
Theft from the person133.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.320.00%
Other theft91.220.00%
Public order70.910.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Drugs60.610.00%
Robbery60.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202413
January 202413
December 20237
November 202315
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202431
February 20241
January 202424
December 202348
November 202337
October 202334
September 202331

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
April 202419
January 202418
December 202326
November 202332
October 202342
September 202340

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314
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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2AZ 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. Loncroft Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Burton Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. East Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Inville Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1