SE17 2EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2EE

SE17 2EE, Southwark has recorded a total of 307 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.54 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2EE 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 2EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2EE, encompassing approximately 14250 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (124) incidents (933.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)

SE17 2EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

SE17 2EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12421.54933.33%
Violence and sexual offences458.7028.57%
Anti-social behaviour373.1615.62%
Criminal damage and arson172.60183.33%
Theft from the person171.196.25%
Burglary151.1966.67%
Other theft141.05133.33%
Drugs120.9833.33%
Public order70.8416.67%
Robbery70.4975.00%
Vehicle crime50.4966.67%
Possession of weapons40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.2850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.96-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour322.4623.08%
Theft from the person162.25-11.11%
Shoplifting121.1233.33%
Burglary90.8412.50%
Drugs90.630.00%
Other theft60.63-66.67%
Public order60.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.420.00%
Robbery40.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.28-66.67%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.11-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour262.67-18.75%
Theft from the person181.8212.50%
Other theft181.260.00%
Shoplifting91.2628.57%
Bicycle theft90.63200.00%
Vehicle crime90.6350.00%
Burglary80.63-20.00%
Robbery70.56-30.00%
Public order20.49-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.334.26%
Anti-social behaviour323.44-27.27%
Other theft182.255.88%
Theft from the person161.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.127.69%
Public order130.980.00%
Robbery100.9142.86%
Burglary100.7011.11%
Drugs100.70100.00%
Shoplifting70.70133.33%
Vehicle crime60.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.42-40.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.47-14.55%
Anti-social behaviour443.3018.92%
Other theft173.09-10.53%
Theft from the person161.1923.08%
Public order131.128.33%
Criminal damage and arson130.9185.71%
Burglary90.9128.57%
Vehicle crime80.63300.00%
Robbery70.56250.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Bicycle theft50.35150.00%
Possession of weapons30.35200.00%
Shoplifting30.21-66.67%
Other crime20.21-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.860.00%
Other theft192.600.00%
Theft from the person131.330.00%
Public order120.910.00%
Shoplifting90.840.00%
Burglary70.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.490.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202418
January 202418
December 202317
November 202319

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202435
April 202438
January 202449
December 202347
November 202355

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
January 202414
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202432
April 202426
January 202432
December 202344
November 202337

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202418
January 202416
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 4. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Albany Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1