SE17 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2HW

SE17 2HW, Southwark has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.66 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2HW, encompassing approximately 13755 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2HW area, explore the SE17 2HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 2HW area, visit the SE17 2HW 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: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)

SE17 2HW 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 2HW 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12421.66933.33%
Violence and sexual offences389.01-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.7620.69%
Other theft182.54200.00%
Theft from the person181.3112.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.31180.00%
Burglary131.0244.44%
Drugs110.9557.14%
Robbery90.80125.00%
Public order80.6514.29%
Vehicle crime40.5833.33%
Bicycle theft30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons30.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.32-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour292.9116.00%
Theft from the person162.11-20.00%
Shoplifting121.1633.33%
Burglary90.870.00%
Public order70.6575.00%
Drugs70.510.00%
Other theft60.51-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Robbery40.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-57.14%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.05-24.24%
Theft from the person201.82-16.67%
Other theft191.4511.76%
Burglary91.3828.57%
Shoplifting90.65-10.00%
Bicycle theft90.65200.00%
Robbery80.65-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.5840.00%
Public order40.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.07-26.67%
Theft from the person242.4033.33%
Other theft171.74-10.53%
Public order161.2423.08%
Criminal damage and arson141.167.69%
Robbery131.0262.50%
Shoplifting100.95233.33%
Drugs90.7380.00%
Burglary70.65-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.51-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.36-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.22-33.33%
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 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.8115.38%
Violence and sexual offences403.27-28.57%
Other theft192.91-24.00%
Theft from the person181.3820.00%
Public order131.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.9544.44%
Vehicle crime90.95200.00%
Burglary80.650.00%
Robbery80.58100.00%
Drugs50.58-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.36150.00%
Possession of weapons30.36200.00%
Shoplifting30.22-66.67%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5613.9651.35%
Anti-social behaviour394.07-20.41%
Other theft252.8456.25%
Theft from the person151.820.00%
Public order131.09225.00%
Shoplifting90.95350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6512.50%
Burglary80.65-27.27%
Drugs60.58100.00%
Robbery40.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.29-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
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 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4912.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.560.00%
Other theft162.690.00%
Theft from the person151.160.00%
Robbery121.090.00%
Burglary110.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
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 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202419
January 202417
December 202319
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20244
January 202416
December 202313
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202440
April 202442
January 202456
December 202340
November 202356
October 202337

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

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 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202425
January 202433
December 202345
November 202339
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 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202412
April 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202420
January 202424
December 202318
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 202312

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2HW 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. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 29. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1