WESTMORELAND ROAD, SE17 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2BY

WESTMORELAND ROAD, SE17 2BY, Southwark has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2BY, encompassing approximately 7466 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

SE17 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11
  • Arnside Street with total crimes: 8
  • Canal Street with total crimes: 7

WESTMORELAND ROAD, SE17 2BY 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.803.85%
Theft from the person153.6287.50%
Other theft142.01366.67%
Shoplifting131.88333.33%
Burglary101.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.34800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.21-42.86%
Drugs61.070.00%
Robbery50.8025.00%
Public order40.6733.33%
Vehicle crime40.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.45-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour143.4816.67%
Theft from the person81.88-46.67%
Drugs61.070.00%
Burglary50.80-16.67%
Robbery40.670.00%
Public order30.54-57.14%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Shoplifting30.40-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.06-8.11%
Theft from the person154.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.0133.33%
Shoplifting81.61300.00%
Other theft71.07-46.15%
Public order70.94-36.36%
Burglary60.9420.00%
Bicycle theft60.80200.00%
Vehicle crime60.8050.00%
Robbery40.80-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.2768.18%
Other theft134.9644.44%
Public order111.7422.22%
Robbery101.4725.00%
Theft from the person101.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.34-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-22.22%
Burglary50.94-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-50.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.949.52%
Violence and sexual offences223.08-45.00%
Theft from the person122.9533.33%
Other theft91.61-47.06%
Public order91.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.2128.57%
Robbery81.210.00%
Burglary71.07-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.94100.00%
Drugs50.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.67100.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.36-22.22%
Other theft172.816.25%
Theft from the person92.28-40.00%
Robbery81.2114.29%
Burglary81.0714.29%
Public order81.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0775.00%
Drugs50.94400.00%
Shoplifting40.67100.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.620.00%
Other theft162.680.00%
Theft from the person152.140.00%
Burglary72.010.00%
Robbery70.940.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202434
January 202437
December 202322
November 202340
October 202320

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202412
January 20249
December 202323
November 202321
October 202327

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 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 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 202415
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 2. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 4. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Albany Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Camberwell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Horsman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wells Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harding Close
    Total1
    Robbery1