SE17 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2HN

SE17 2HN, Southwark has recorded a total of 289 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.88 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2HN 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (124) incidents (933.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 2HN 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

SE17 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12421.88933.33%
Violence and sexual offences349.39-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour302.570.00%
Theft from the person222.2757.14%
Other theft171.67240.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.29180.00%
Burglary121.0620.00%
Drugs110.9183.33%
Public order70.830.00%
Robbery70.5375.00%
Vehicle crime50.5366.67%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Possession of weapons30.230.00%

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 behaviour4912.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.710.00%
Other theft172.950.00%
Theft from the person141.290.00%
Robbery111.060.00%
Burglary90.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.680.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Public order40.380.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202418
January 202416
December 202317
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202438
April 202440
January 202453
December 202341
November 202353
October 202339

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202418
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
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 2HN 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. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 7. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Albany Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 29. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1