SE17 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2BX

SE17 2BX, Southwark has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2BX, encompassing approximately 9981 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)

SE17 2BX 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 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3715.13-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences303.71-21.05%
Theft from the person183.0163.64%
Other theft161.80433.33%
Burglary111.6057.14%
Robbery101.10233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.0075.00%
Vehicle crime60.70100.00%
Drugs50.60-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Public order30.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.7226.67%
Anti-social behaviour383.81137.50%
Theft from the person113.8122.22%
Burglary71.10-36.36%
Drugs60.70500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60300.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-62.50%
Robbery30.30200.00%
Other theft30.30-72.73%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.222900.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.010.00%
Other theft111.600.00%
Burglary111.100.00%
Theft from the person91.100.00%
Vehicle crime80.900.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.32-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour152.00-44.44%
Drugs101.50233.33%
Other theft91.0080.00%
Burglary60.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-28.57%
Theft from the person50.500.00%
Robbery40.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Public order20.20-77.78%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.1269.23%
Anti-social behaviour274.41-10.00%
Public order92.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9075.00%
Vehicle crime60.7050.00%
Other theft50.60-50.00%
Theft from the person50.50-28.57%
Robbery50.50-16.67%
Burglary40.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.42-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences263.01-10.34%
Other theft102.60-9.09%
Theft from the person71.0016.67%
Robbery60.70-45.45%
Public order50.60150.00%
Burglary50.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Drugs40.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-42.86%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3711.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.710.00%
Other theft112.910.00%
Robbery111.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.100.00%
Vehicle crime60.700.00%
Theft from the person60.600.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
April 202430
February 20241
January 202420
December 202344
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202416
January 202415
December 202327
November 202330
October 202337

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
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 2BX 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. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Beckway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1