SE17 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2EL

SE17 2EL, Southwark has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.83 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2EL, encompassing approximately 12742 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (34.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

SE17 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

SE17 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.8334.38%
Anti-social behaviour393.3734.48%
Shoplifting173.06466.67%
Theft from the person161.3314.29%
Other theft141.26180.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.10180.00%
Burglary131.1062.50%
Drugs101.0211.11%
Robbery80.78100.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Public order40.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.3150.00%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.42-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour292.5161.11%
Theft from the person142.287.69%
Drugs91.100.00%
Burglary80.71-11.11%
Other theft50.63-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson50.39400.00%
Robbery40.390.00%
Public order40.31100.00%
Shoplifting30.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.24-62.50%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.26-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour182.75-5.26%
Other theft161.410.00%
Theft from the person131.268.33%
Burglary91.0212.50%
Vehicle crime80.71100.00%
Shoplifting60.63200.00%
Bicycle theft60.47500.00%
Robbery40.47-50.00%
Public order20.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.1410.26%
Anti-social behaviour193.37-48.65%
Other theft161.4960.00%
Theft from the person121.26-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson100.94-9.09%
Drugs100.78100.00%
Public order80.78-38.46%
Robbery80.6314.29%
Burglary80.6314.29%
Vehicle crime40.63-50.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.56-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour373.068.82%
Public order132.9044.44%
Theft from the person131.0218.18%
Criminal damage and arson111.0283.33%
Other theft100.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime80.78166.67%
Burglary70.6316.67%
Robbery70.5575.00%
Drugs50.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Possession of weapons30.31200.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.16-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.610.00%
Other theft142.670.00%
Theft from the person111.100.00%
Public order90.860.00%
Shoplifting60.710.00%
Burglary60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.470.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Robbery40.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202416
January 202416
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202432
April 202435
January 202443
December 202339
November 202346

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202429
April 202418
January 202419
December 202337
November 202334

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 17. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2