SE17 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2HN

SE17 2HN, Southwark has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2HN, encompassing approximately 13209 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SE17 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waleorde Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Villa Street with total crimes: 7

SE17 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.45-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.887.14%
Theft from the person142.27-22.22%
Shoplifting121.0633.33%
Burglary100.91-16.67%
Public order70.7640.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Other theft50.45-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.380.00%
Robbery40.38-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.30-62.50%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.66-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour283.03-9.68%
Theft from the person182.1220.00%
Other theft181.3612.50%
Burglary121.3633.33%
Shoplifting90.9128.57%
Bicycle theft90.68200.00%
Vehicle crime80.68100.00%
Robbery70.61-41.67%
Public order50.53-64.29%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.3129.27%
Anti-social behaviour314.01-31.11%
Other theft162.35-5.88%
Theft from the person151.21-6.25%
Public order141.1427.27%
Robbery121.0671.43%
Criminal damage and arson120.91-14.29%
Drugs100.91100.00%
Burglary90.7612.50%
Shoplifting70.68133.33%
Vehicle crime40.53-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.0112.50%
Violence and sexual offences413.41-22.64%
Other theft173.10-15.00%
Theft from the person161.296.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.2140.00%
Public order111.06-8.33%
Vehicle crime90.83350.00%
Burglary80.68-11.11%
Robbery70.61250.00%
Drugs50.53-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.38150.00%
Possession of weapons30.38200.00%
Shoplifting30.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.0135.90%
Anti-social behaviour404.01-18.37%
Other theft203.0317.65%
Theft from the person151.517.14%
Public order121.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9125.00%
Shoplifting90.76350.00%
Burglary90.680.00%
Drugs70.68250.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Robbery20.23-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.2668.97%
Violence and sexual offences393.71-11.36%
Other theft172.95-37.04%
Theft from the person141.29-17.65%
Robbery111.0683.33%
Burglary90.83-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.68-27.27%
Vehicle crime50.61150.00%
Public order40.38-71.43%
Drugs20.30-77.78%
Shoplifting20.15-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.330.00%
Other theft272.200.00%
Theft from the person172.040.00%
Public order141.290.00%
Burglary131.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.980.00%
Shoplifting110.830.00%
Drugs90.830.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
April 202440
January 202453
December 202341
November 202353
October 202339
September 202344

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202418
January 202416
December 202317
November 202320
October 202317
September 202327

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202418
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202428
January 202431
December 202345
November 202340
October 202349
September 202329

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 202311

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20232
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Waleorde Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nursery Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Portland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Macleod Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walworth Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Albany Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Liverpool Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sondes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albany Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dartford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gateway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Red Lion Row
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Red Lion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Occupation Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Phelp Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bradenham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1