SE17 2FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2FQ

SE17 2FQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.20 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2FQ 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 2FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2FQ, encompassing approximately 5721 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)

SE17 2FQ 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

SE17 2FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.20-3.45%
Shoplifting164.89433.33%
Other theft152.80400.00%
Burglary122.62140.00%
Theft from the person122.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.10-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson91.92800.00%
Drugs71.5716.67%
Public order71.22250.00%
Vehicle crime41.22300.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.33-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour185.0712.50%
Theft from the person83.15-42.86%
Drugs61.400.00%
Burglary51.050.00%
Other theft30.87-50.00%
Shoplifting30.52-57.14%
Robbery30.52-25.00%
Public order20.52-71.43%
Other crime20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.13-29.55%
Anti-social behaviour165.42-5.88%
Theft from the person142.8055.56%
Shoplifting72.45250.00%
Public order71.22-22.22%
Other theft61.22-53.85%
Burglary51.05-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.8733.33%
Vehicle crime40.70-20.00%
Robbery40.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.72120.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.69-19.05%
Other theft132.9730.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.2733.33%
Public order92.10-10.00%
Theft from the person91.57-40.00%
Robbery81.570.00%
Burglary61.40-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.8750.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.67-45.95%
Theft from the person153.5050.00%
Other theft102.62-47.37%
Public order101.7542.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.7528.57%
Robbery81.5714.29%
Burglary71.4040.00%
Drugs51.2225.00%
Vehicle crime50.8725.00%
Bicycle theft20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.7276.19%
Anti-social behaviour216.47-30.00%
Other theft193.6746.15%
Theft from the person103.32-37.50%
Robbery71.7540.00%
Public order71.2240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2240.00%
Burglary51.22-37.50%
Shoplifting40.87100.00%
Drugs40.70300.00%
Bicycle theft40.70100.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-20.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.240.00%
Theft from the person163.670.00%
Other theft132.800.00%
Burglary82.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Public order50.870.00%
Robbery50.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 202416
January 202417
December 202321
November 202321
October 202330

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
April 202431
January 202444
December 202320
November 202337
October 202321

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202414
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2FQ 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. Crown Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Camberwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Sultan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Grosvenor Park
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Horsman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Caspian Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1