SE17 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2NP

SE17 2NP, Southwark has recorded a total of 279 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2NP, encompassing approximately 12168 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (124) incidents (933.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)

SE17 2NP 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

SE17 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12422.93933.33%
Violence and sexual offences3410.19-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour272.798.00%
Theft from the person212.2261.54%
Other theft161.73220.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.31180.00%
Burglary111.1522.22%
Drugs80.9060.00%
Public order70.6640.00%
Robbery70.5875.00%
Vehicle crime40.5833.33%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Possession of weapons30.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.52-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour253.120.00%
Theft from the person132.05-23.53%
Shoplifting121.0733.33%
Burglary90.99-10.00%
Public order50.74150.00%
Other theft50.41-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson50.410.00%
Drugs50.410.00%
Robbery40.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.33-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.59-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.21-16.67%
Theft from the person172.0530.77%
Other theft171.4013.33%
Burglary101.4042.86%
Shoplifting90.8228.57%
Bicycle theft90.74200.00%
Robbery70.74-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.5850.00%
Public order20.49-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.5528.21%
Anti-social behaviour304.11-28.57%
Other theft152.47-6.25%
Public order141.2327.27%
Theft from the person131.15-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson121.07-14.29%
Robbery110.9983.33%
Drugs80.9060.00%
Shoplifting70.66133.33%
Burglary70.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4214.5520.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.45-20.41%
Other theft163.21-15.79%
Theft from the person161.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson141.3155.56%
Public order111.15-8.33%
Vehicle crime90.90350.00%
Burglary70.74-22.22%
Robbery60.58200.00%
Drugs50.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.41150.00%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%
Shoplifting30.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4914.2232.43%
Anti-social behaviour354.03-27.08%
Other theft192.8818.75%
Theft from the person141.560.00%
Public order121.15200.00%
Shoplifting90.99350.00%
Burglary90.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7428.57%
Drugs70.74250.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Robbery20.25-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.940.00%
Other theft163.040.00%
Theft from the person141.310.00%
Robbery111.150.00%
Burglary90.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Public order40.410.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 40.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202438
April 202439
January 202450
December 202339
November 202349
October 202337

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
April 202425
January 202430
December 202342
November 202335
October 202348

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202417
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2NP 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. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Albany Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1