PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2NS

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2NS, Southwark has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.85 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2NS, encompassing approximately 14291 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2NS area, explore the SE17 2NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 2NS area, visit the SE17 2NS 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: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)

SE17 2NS 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

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2NS 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 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12420.85933.33%
Violence and sexual offences438.6819.44%
Anti-social behaviour353.012.94%
Criminal damage and arson152.45150.00%
Theft from the person151.05-6.25%
Other theft141.05133.33%
Burglary140.9855.56%
Drugs120.9850.00%
Public order70.840.00%
Robbery70.4975.00%
Vehicle crime50.4966.67%
Possession of weapons40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.2850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.15-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour342.5241.67%
Theft from the person162.38-5.88%
Shoplifting121.1233.33%
Burglary90.840.00%
Drugs80.630.00%
Public order70.56250.00%
Other theft60.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.420.00%
Robbery40.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.28-66.67%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.01-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.73-31.43%
Other theft181.680.00%
Theft from the person171.266.25%
Burglary91.190.00%
Shoplifting90.6328.57%
Bicycle theft90.63200.00%
Vehicle crime90.6380.00%
Robbery70.63-30.00%
Public order20.49-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.3613.64%
Anti-social behaviour353.50-18.60%
Other theft182.4512.50%
Theft from the person161.260.00%
Public order131.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.918.33%
Robbery100.9142.86%
Drugs100.70100.00%
Burglary90.7012.50%
Shoplifting70.63133.33%
Vehicle crime50.49-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.35-40.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.94-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour433.0816.22%
Theft from the person163.0123.08%
Other theft161.12-15.79%
Public order131.1218.18%
Criminal damage and arson120.9171.43%
Vehicle crime90.84350.00%
Burglary80.6314.29%
Robbery70.56250.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Bicycle theft50.35150.00%
Possession of weapons30.35200.00%
Shoplifting30.21-66.67%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5211.8330.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.64-19.57%
Other theft192.5911.76%
Theft from the person131.3344.44%
Public order110.91266.67%
Shoplifting90.77350.00%
Burglary70.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.49-22.22%
Drugs50.49150.00%
Robbery20.35-80.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4610.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.220.00%
Other theft172.800.00%
Robbery101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.700.00%
Theft from the person90.630.00%
Burglary80.630.00%
Vehicle crime60.560.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202418
January 202418
December 202316
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202436
April 202439
January 202450
December 202344
November 202352
October 202340

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
April 202424
January 202435
December 202343
November 202337
October 202346

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20231

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 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202417
January 202416
December 202316
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2NS 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. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 13. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Albany Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1