SE17 2ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2ET

SE17 2ET, Southwark has recorded a total of 386 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.60 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2ET 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 2ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2ET, encompassing approximately 15077 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (158) incidents (1028.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (21.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (24.39% increase)

SE17 2ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

SE17 2ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15825.601028.57%
Anti-social behaviour6210.4821.57%
Violence and sexual offences514.1124.39%
Theft from the person183.38-5.26%
Burglary171.1988.89%
Public order161.13100.00%
Other theft151.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.9975.00%
Robbery100.9342.86%
Vehicle crime90.66800.00%
Drugs90.600.00%
Possession of weapons40.60300.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5111.7413.33%
Violence and sexual offences413.38-8.89%
Theft from the person192.72-40.62%
Shoplifting141.26-57.58%
Burglary90.93-40.00%
Drugs90.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.600.00%
Public order80.5333.33%
Robbery70.53-41.67%
Other theft60.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.13-87.50%
Other crime10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.19-23.73%
Anti-social behaviour452.989.76%
Shoplifting332.9865.00%
Theft from the person322.1914.29%
Other theft242.129.09%
Burglary151.59-16.67%
Robbery120.999.09%
Bicycle theft90.80200.00%
Vehicle crime80.6014.29%
Public order60.53-62.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5917.1115.69%
Anti-social behaviour413.91-14.58%
Theft from the person282.7275.00%
Other theft221.86-8.33%
Shoplifting201.46122.22%
Burglary181.3363.64%
Drugs171.19466.67%
Public order161.13-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson141.060.00%
Robbery110.9383.33%
Vehicle crime70.73-12.50%
Bicycle theft30.46-57.14%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.46-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour483.384.35%
Other theft243.18-17.24%
Public order191.5935.71%
Theft from the person161.26-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson141.06180.00%
Burglary110.9337.50%
Shoplifting90.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime80.60300.00%
Bicycle theft70.53133.33%
Robbery60.4620.00%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.2553.66%
Anti-social behaviour464.18-23.33%
Other theft293.0581.25%
Shoplifting271.92125.00%
Theft from the person211.79110.00%
Public order141.3927.27%
Burglary80.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-37.50%
Robbery50.33-58.33%
Drugs40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-60.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6012.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.980.00%
Other theft162.720.00%
Robbery121.060.00%
Shoplifting120.800.00%
Public order110.800.00%
Theft from the person100.730.00%
Burglary100.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202451
April 202445
January 202441
December 202348
November 202346
October 202360

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 202414
April 202433
January 202420
December 20239
November 202327
October 202312

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202441
April 202445
January 202459
December 202351
November 202363
October 202341

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202432
January 202428
December 202316
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202424
January 202422
December 202324
November 202329
October 202316

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 20246
January 202416
December 202319
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
January 202417
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2ET 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 6. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 14. Sayer Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 17. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 19. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 22. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1