SE17 2JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2JA

SE17 2JA, Southwark has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2JA 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 2JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2JA, encompassing approximately 12943 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2JA area, explore the SE17 2JA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (2800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albany Road with total crimes: 9
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thurlow Street with total crimes: 6

SE17 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.422800.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.240.00%
Other theft131.620.00%
Burglary121.000.00%
Vehicle crime110.930.00%
Theft from the person100.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Public order30.310.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.55%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.81-40.82%
Anti-social behaviour192.24-53.66%
Other theft121.4771.43%
Drugs120.93300.00%
Theft from the person120.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.9312.50%
Burglary70.7016.67%
Robbery40.54-33.33%
Public order30.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.23-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.0513.95%
Anti-social behaviour413.7910.81%
Vehicle crime113.17175.00%
Public order90.8528.57%
Theft from the person90.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.70100.00%
Other theft70.62-41.67%
Burglary60.5420.00%
Robbery60.46100.00%
Bicycle theft30.46200.00%
Drugs30.23-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.5143.33%
Anti-social behaviour373.32-35.09%
Other theft122.860.00%
Theft from the person90.93-10.00%
Public order70.70600.00%
Burglary50.54-16.67%
Shoplifting40.39100.00%
Vehicle crime40.31-33.33%
Drugs40.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.31-60.00%
Robbery30.31-70.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5711.4323.91%
Violence and sexual offences304.40-6.25%
Other theft122.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.93-9.09%
Robbery100.7725.00%
Theft from the person100.77-33.33%
Burglary60.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.4650.00%
Drugs20.46-75.00%
Shoplifting20.15100.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Public order10.08-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.21-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences323.550.00%
Theft from the person152.47-16.67%
Other theft121.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.9383.33%
Burglary80.85-20.00%
Drugs80.62-50.00%
Robbery80.6214.29%
Public order50.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.3933.33%
Other crime30.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.4423.08%
Violence and sexual offences323.71-15.79%
Theft from the person182.4728.57%
Other theft161.39128.57%
Drugs161.2445.45%
Burglary101.2442.86%
Robbery70.77-50.00%
Public order60.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons60.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Other crime30.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.23-25.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.010.00%
Theft from the person142.940.00%
Robbery141.080.00%
Public order121.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.930.00%
Drugs110.930.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Other theft70.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
February 20241
January 202429
December 202349
November 202343
October 202330
September 202332
August 202332
July 202338

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312
August 202316
July 20237

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202419
December 202341
November 202337
October 202357
September 202346
August 202348
July 202339

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 202315
August 202318
July 202314

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20243
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 202311
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Albany Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Tisdall Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Blackwood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Exon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Bagshot Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Madron Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Massinger Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Date Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Inville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brettell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sondes Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Portland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Upnor Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Kinglake Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Markham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bronti Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1