SE17 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2EJ

SE17 2EJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.55 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2EJ, encompassing approximately 13879 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (123) incidents (1018.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)

SE17 2EJ 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 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12322.551018.18%
Violence and sexual offences448.8629.41%
Anti-social behaviour393.1718.18%
Theft from the person202.8142.86%
Other theft171.44183.33%
Criminal damage and arson171.22183.33%
Burglary151.2266.67%
Drugs121.0833.33%
Public order70.8640.00%
Robbery70.5075.00%
Vehicle crime50.5066.67%
Possession of weapons40.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.2950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.94-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour332.4522.22%
Theft from the person142.38-17.65%
Shoplifting111.0122.22%
Burglary90.7912.50%
Drugs90.650.00%
Other theft60.65-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson60.430.00%
Public order50.43150.00%
Robbery40.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.29-70.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.30-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour272.74-15.62%
Theft from the person171.956.25%
Other theft171.22-5.56%
Vehicle crime101.22100.00%
Shoplifting90.7228.57%
Bicycle theft80.65166.67%
Burglary80.58-11.11%
Robbery70.58-36.36%
Public order20.50-84.62%

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 offences4913.624.26%
Anti-social behaviour323.53-30.43%
Other theft182.3128.57%
Theft from the person161.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.1516.67%
Public order131.010.00%
Robbery110.9457.14%
Drugs110.79120.00%
Burglary90.790.00%
Shoplifting70.65250.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.36-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.55-12.96%
Anti-social behaviour463.3921.05%
Theft from the person163.3114.29%
Other theft141.15-17.65%
Public order131.018.33%
Criminal damage and arson120.9471.43%
Burglary90.8628.57%
Vehicle crime80.65300.00%
Robbery70.58133.33%
Drugs50.500.00%
Bicycle theft40.36100.00%
Possession of weapons30.29200.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%
Shoplifting20.14-77.78%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5412.5435.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.89-33.33%
Other theft172.746.25%
Theft from the person141.2240.00%
Public order121.01300.00%
Shoplifting90.86350.00%
Burglary70.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.50-30.00%
Drugs50.50400.00%
Robbery30.36-70.00%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.110.00%
Other theft162.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.150.00%
Robbery100.720.00%
Theft from the person100.720.00%
Burglary80.720.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202417
January 202418
December 202314
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202434
April 202438
January 202449
December 202347
November 202354
October 202340

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 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 202312
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
April 202427
January 202432
December 202346
November 202338
October 202357

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202411
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202417
January 202416
December 202316
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 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 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2EJ 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. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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