VILLA STREET, SE17 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2BS

VILLA STREET, SE17 2BS, Southwark has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2BS, encompassing approximately 8048 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2BS area, explore the SE17 2BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

SE17 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Bagshot Street with total crimes: 8

VILLA STREET, SE17 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.413.85%
Anti-social behaviour233.354.55%
Theft from the person152.8687.50%
Other theft141.86366.67%
Robbery131.74550.00%
Burglary91.6250.00%
Drugs61.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.7550.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.81-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour223.2383.33%
Drugs92.73800.00%
Theft from the person81.120.00%
Burglary60.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75300.00%
Other theft30.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.37-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.3172.22%
Anti-social behaviour123.859.09%
Other theft91.490.00%
Burglary81.12166.67%
Theft from the person80.9914.29%
Vehicle crime60.99200.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-75.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.24-64.52%
Other theft91.3780.00%
Theft from the person71.1240.00%
Robbery50.87-16.67%
Drugs40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-33.33%
Burglary30.50-25.00%
Public order20.37-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.2914.81%
Violence and sexual offences273.8528.57%
Public order93.35125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12100.00%
Vehicle crime60.7550.00%
Robbery60.750.00%
Other theft50.75-44.44%
Theft from the person50.62-28.57%
Burglary40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.18-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences213.350.00%
Other theft92.61-18.18%
Theft from the person71.1216.67%
Robbery60.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.7533.33%
Public order40.50300.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-40.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.600.00%
Other theft112.610.00%
Robbery61.370.00%
Theft from the person60.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 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
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
April 202412
January 202411
December 202331
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202431
January 202418
December 202327
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 5. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wells Way
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Comfort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Inville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1