MERROW STREET, SE17 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2NJ

MERROW STREET, SE17 2NJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.46 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2NJ, encompassing approximately 11080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (908.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)

SE17 2NJ 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

MERROW STREET, SE17 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12124.46908.33%
Violence and sexual offences3710.922.78%
Anti-social behaviour233.34-17.86%
Theft from the person172.0830.77%
Other theft161.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.44200.00%
Burglary111.0822.22%
Public order90.99125.00%
Robbery80.81100.00%
Drugs70.7240.00%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.37-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour283.2533.33%
Theft from the person132.53-35.00%
Shoplifting121.1733.33%
Burglary91.0850.00%
Drugs50.810.00%
Public order40.450.00%
Other theft40.36-75.00%
Robbery40.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-40.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.73-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour213.97-27.59%
Theft from the person201.9011.11%
Other theft161.806.67%
Shoplifting91.4428.57%
Bicycle theft80.81166.67%
Robbery80.72-33.33%
Burglary60.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.5425.00%
Public order40.45-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.1554.55%
Anti-social behaviour294.60-25.64%
Theft from the person182.6228.57%
Public order161.6260.00%
Other theft151.44-11.76%
Robbery121.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0822.22%
Burglary80.99-11.11%
Shoplifting70.72133.33%
Vehicle crime40.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.36-40.00%
Drugs20.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.18-33.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3914.8925.81%
Violence and sexual offences333.52-41.07%
Other theft172.98-32.00%
Theft from the person141.5327.27%
Public order101.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.9028.57%
Burglary90.8112.50%
Robbery80.81166.67%
Vehicle crime80.72100.00%
Drugs60.7250.00%
Bicycle theft50.54150.00%
Possession of weapons30.45200.00%
Shoplifting30.27-62.50%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5615.7969.70%
Anti-social behaviour315.05-20.51%
Other theft252.8066.67%
Public order122.26200.00%
Theft from the person111.08-21.43%
Shoplifting80.99300.00%
Burglary80.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.720.00%
Drugs40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime40.36-33.33%
Other crime30.360.00%
Robbery30.27-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3913.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.520.00%
Other theft152.980.00%
Theft from the person141.350.00%
Burglary101.260.00%
Robbery100.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202420
January 202418
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202436
April 202444
January 202451
December 202333
November 202356
October 202333

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202428
April 202421
January 202429
December 202339
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 202416
January 202415
December 202317
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2NJ 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. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 7. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1