LYTHAM STREET, SE17 2GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2GP

LYTHAM STREET, SE17 2GP, Southwark has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.62 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2GP 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 2GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2GP, encompassing approximately 10920 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (908.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)

SE17 2GP 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

LYTHAM STREET, SE17 2GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12123.62908.33%
Violence and sexual offences3011.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour242.754.35%
Other theft152.20200.00%
Theft from the person151.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.37200.00%
Burglary101.1011.11%
Robbery80.92100.00%
Drugs70.7375.00%
Public order70.64133.33%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.81-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour233.200.00%
Theft from the person122.11-29.41%
Shoplifting121.1033.33%
Burglary91.1012.50%
Other theft50.82-68.75%
Robbery40.46-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-33.33%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.36-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour233.39-23.33%
Theft from the person172.1130.77%
Other theft161.5614.29%
Shoplifting91.4728.57%
Burglary80.8214.29%
Bicycle theft80.73166.67%
Robbery70.73-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.6450.00%
Public order40.55-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.1144.12%
Anti-social behaviour304.49-25.00%
Public order142.7540.00%
Other theft141.28-12.50%
Theft from the person131.28-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.19-9.09%
Robbery90.9250.00%
Shoplifting70.82133.33%
Burglary70.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.37-40.00%
Drugs30.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4015.1117.65%
Violence and sexual offences343.66-32.00%
Other theft163.11-15.79%
Theft from the person141.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.2822.22%
Public order101.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime90.92200.00%
Burglary70.82-12.50%
Robbery60.64200.00%
Drugs60.5520.00%
Bicycle theft50.55150.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Shoplifting30.27-62.50%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.3847.06%
Anti-social behaviour344.58-17.07%
Other theft193.1126.67%
Theft from the person121.74-7.69%
Public order121.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1012.50%
Shoplifting80.82300.00%
Burglary80.73-20.00%
Drugs50.73150.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-40.00%
Robbery20.27-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.750.00%
Other theft153.110.00%
Theft from the person131.370.00%
Burglary101.190.00%
Robbery90.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.820.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Public order40.460.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
April 202423
January 202430
December 202340
November 202334
October 202341

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202435
April 202437
January 202449
December 202334
November 202350
October 202334

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202417
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2GP 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. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 6. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2