SE17 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2HS

SE17 2HS, Southwark has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2HS, encompassing approximately 11517 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)

SE17 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 9
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 6

SE17 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.07-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.9520.00%
Other theft151.567.14%
Theft from the person121.3050.00%
Burglary101.0425.00%
Vehicle crime80.87100.00%
Shoplifting60.69200.00%
Bicycle theft60.52200.00%
Robbery40.52-42.86%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.1111.11%
Anti-social behaviour153.47-50.00%
Other theft141.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.22-18.18%
Drugs90.7880.00%
Public order80.78-27.27%
Burglary80.6914.29%
Theft from the person80.69-42.86%
Robbery70.6916.67%
Vehicle crime40.61-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.17-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour303.137.14%
Theft from the person142.6016.67%
Public order111.2222.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.9610.00%
Other theft100.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime80.87166.67%
Burglary70.690.00%
Robbery60.6150.00%
Drugs50.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.43100.00%
Possession of weapons30.35200.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.17-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour283.65-39.13%
Other theft142.430.00%
Theft from the person121.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.0411.11%
Public order90.87200.00%
Burglary70.7816.67%
Shoplifting60.61200.00%
Drugs50.52400.00%
Robbery40.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.1648.39%
Violence and sexual offences363.9916.13%
Other theft143.13-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson91.220.00%
Theft from the person90.78-18.18%
Robbery80.78100.00%
Burglary60.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.52-20.00%
Public order30.35-66.67%
Shoplifting20.26-60.00%
Drugs10.17-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.59-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences312.69-16.22%
Other theft192.6918.75%
Theft from the person111.6510.00%
Public order90.96-10.00%
Burglary90.78-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7812.50%
Drugs70.78-30.00%
Shoplifting50.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.43-16.67%
Robbery40.43-42.86%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.17-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.678.82%
Anti-social behaviour363.21-7.69%
Other theft163.13100.00%
Drugs101.39-16.67%
Theft from the person100.87-44.44%
Burglary100.87100.00%
Public order100.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.87-42.86%
Possession of weapons70.69600.00%
Robbery70.61-22.22%
Shoplifting60.61500.00%
Vehicle crime60.52200.00%
Bicycle theft40.52300.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.390.00%
Theft from the person182.950.00%
Public order151.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.300.00%
Drugs121.220.00%
Robbery91.040.00%
Other theft80.780.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239
September 202311
August 202310
July 202318

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202434
January 202440
December 202336
November 202342
October 202336
September 202331
August 202337
July 202334

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202314
October 202314
September 202319
August 202316
July 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20233
September 20239
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202415
December 202330
November 202328
October 202346
September 202331
August 202336
July 202339

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20237
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Albany Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Tisdall Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Macleod Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arnside Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackwood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Red Lion Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Red Lion Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cadiz Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Villa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bradenham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Sutherland Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Date Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Inville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brettell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sondes Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Canal Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Markham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gateway
    Total1
    Theft from the person1