SE17 2JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2JA

SE17 2JA, Southwark has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2JA 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE17 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

SE17 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5514.6019.57%
Violence and sexual offences414.2510.81%
Theft from the person163.1733.33%
Burglary151.2425.00%
Other theft141.16180.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.08150.00%
Robbery100.77100.00%
Drugs80.770.00%
Shoplifting60.62500.00%
Vehicle crime50.4625.00%
Public order40.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4610.89119.05%
Violence and sexual offences373.5527.59%
Burglary122.860.00%
Theft from the person120.9320.00%
Drugs80.93700.00%
Robbery50.62150.00%
Other theft50.39-61.54%
Public order40.3933.33%
Vehicle crime40.31-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.31300.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%

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 behaviour5711.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.400.00%
Other theft122.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.930.00%
Robbery100.770.00%
Theft from the person100.770.00%
Burglary60.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202446
April 202421
January 202419
December 202341
November 202337
October 202357

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
April 202429
February 20241
January 202429
December 202349
November 202343
October 202330

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1