SURREY SQUARE, SE17 2JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2JX

SURREY SQUARE, SE17 2JX, Southwark has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 2JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2JX, encompassing approximately 9791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (24.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (53.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SE17 2JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

SURREY SQUARE, SE17 2JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.5024.32%
Violence and sexual offences434.7053.57%
Theft from the person154.39-16.67%
Burglary71.53-36.36%
Public order50.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.51-68.75%
Other theft50.51-70.59%
Robbery40.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.41300.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Shoplifting20.31-77.78%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3715.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.782700.00%
Theft from the person182.860.00%
Other theft171.840.00%
Vehicle crime161.740.00%
Burglary111.630.00%
Shoplifting91.120.00%
Public order70.920.00%
Robbery50.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.34-13.95%
Theft from the person253.7813.64%
Violence and sexual offences252.55-45.65%
Other theft192.550.00%
Drugs121.94140.00%
Burglary111.23266.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.120.00%
Robbery60.920.00%
Shoplifting50.6166.67%
Vehicle crime50.51-37.50%
Public order30.51-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.4917.95%
Anti-social behaviour434.7030.30%
Theft from the person224.3946.67%
Other theft192.255.56%
Public order111.9410.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1280.00%
Vehicle crime80.920.00%
Robbery60.820.00%
Drugs50.6125.00%
Possession of weapons30.51200.00%
Shoplifting30.31-62.50%
Burglary30.31-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.3414.71%
Anti-social behaviour333.98-44.07%
Other theft183.37-18.18%
Theft from the person151.84-6.25%
Public order101.53400.00%
Shoplifting81.02166.67%
Vehicle crime80.8214.29%
Burglary70.820.00%
Robbery60.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-58.33%
Bicycle theft50.51400.00%
Drugs40.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5917.67-13.24%
Violence and sexual offences346.03-19.05%
Other theft223.4710.00%
Theft from the person162.25-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson121.63-14.29%
Robbery71.230.00%
Vehicle crime70.7116.67%
Burglary70.71-12.50%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Public order20.20-71.43%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6821.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.950.00%
Theft from the person234.290.00%
Other theft202.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.040.00%
Burglary81.430.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Robbery70.710.00%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Shoplifting50.610.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
April 202437
January 202437
December 202343
November 202333
October 202359
September 202368

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202428
February 20241
January 202425
December 202346
November 202339
October 202334
September 202342

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202416
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202418
January 202425
December 202322
November 202315
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202417
January 202419
December 202319
November 202318
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Thurlow Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 9. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 11. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. East Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Inville Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Humphrey Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1