SE17 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2LP

SE17 2LP, Southwark has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.02 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2LP, encompassing approximately 8553 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (1.96% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-8.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)

SE17 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

SE17 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5225.021.96%
Violence and sexual offences456.08-8.16%
Other theft245.26380.00%
Theft from the person222.8146.67%
Robbery162.57300.00%
Burglary121.8771.43%
Vehicle crime111.40175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.29100.00%
Shoplifting60.94200.00%
Drugs60.7020.00%
Public order60.7020.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5117.8934.21%
Violence and sexual offences495.9658.06%
Theft from the person155.73-25.00%
Burglary71.75-50.00%
Public order50.82-37.50%
Other theft50.58-70.59%
Drugs50.58150.00%
Robbery40.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.47300.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-73.33%
Shoplifting20.47-77.78%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.443000.00%
Theft from the person203.620.00%
Other theft172.340.00%
Vehicle crime151.990.00%
Burglary141.750.00%
Shoplifting91.640.00%
Public order81.050.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3618.12-5.26%
Theft from the person234.2127.78%
Violence and sexual offences232.69-51.06%
Other theft192.69-9.52%
Drugs102.2266.67%
Burglary101.17150.00%
Robbery81.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.94-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.82-33.33%
Shoplifting50.70-37.50%
Public order50.58-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.399.30%
Anti-social behaviour385.490.00%
Other theft214.4423.53%
Theft from the person182.4620.00%
Public order112.1010.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.29100.00%
Vehicle crime91.170.00%
Shoplifting81.05-52.94%
Drugs60.9420.00%
Robbery60.70-25.00%
Burglary40.70-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.1619.44%
Anti-social behaviour385.03-37.70%
Shoplifting174.4413.33%
Other theft171.99-15.00%
Theft from the person151.9936.36%
Public order101.75150.00%
Vehicle crime91.17-10.00%
Robbery81.0514.29%
Burglary70.94-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-64.29%
Drugs50.5866.67%
Bicycle theft50.58400.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6122.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.130.00%
Other theft204.210.00%
Shoplifting152.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.750.00%
Theft from the person111.640.00%
Vehicle crime101.290.00%
Burglary101.170.00%
Robbery71.170.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
April 202420
January 202423
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202449
April 202431
February 20241
January 202423
December 202347
November 202343
October 202336

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202451
April 202438
January 202436
December 202338
November 202338
October 202361

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202417
January 202419
December 202321
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202415
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 202314

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Old Kent Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Rowcross Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1