SE17 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2NU

SE17 2NU, Southwark has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.53 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2NU, encompassing approximately 13672 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (123) incidents (1018.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)

SE17 2NU 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 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12322.531018.18%
Violence and sexual offences449.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour373.228.82%
Theft from the person192.7135.71%
Other theft171.39183.33%
Criminal damage and arson161.24166.67%
Burglary141.1755.56%
Drugs121.0250.00%
Public order70.8816.67%
Robbery70.5175.00%
Vehicle crime50.5166.67%
Possession of weapons40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.2950.00%

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 offences3610.31-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour342.6330.77%
Theft from the person142.49-12.50%
Shoplifting111.0222.22%
Burglary90.80-18.18%
Drugs80.660.00%
Public order60.59200.00%
Other theft60.44-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson60.440.00%
Robbery40.44-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.29-70.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.61-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour262.85-23.53%
Other theft171.90-5.56%
Theft from the person161.240.00%
Burglary111.1737.50%
Vehicle crime100.80150.00%
Shoplifting90.7328.57%
Bicycle theft80.66166.67%
Robbery70.59-36.36%
Public order20.51-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.828.89%
Anti-social behaviour343.58-27.66%
Other theft182.4950.00%
Theft from the person161.32-5.88%
Public order131.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.958.33%
Robbery110.9557.14%
Drugs110.80120.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Shoplifting70.59250.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.29-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.22-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.6020.51%
Violence and sexual offences453.44-13.46%
Theft from the person173.2921.43%
Public order131.2418.18%
Criminal damage and arson120.959.09%
Other theft120.88-29.41%
Vehicle crime90.88350.00%
Burglary80.660.00%
Robbery70.59133.33%
Drugs50.510.00%
Bicycle theft40.37100.00%
Possession of weapons30.29200.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%
Shoplifting20.15-77.78%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.9523.81%
Anti-social behaviour393.80-22.00%
Other theft172.850.00%
Theft from the person141.2440.00%
Public order111.02266.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.8010.00%
Shoplifting90.80350.00%
Burglary80.66-11.11%
Drugs50.59150.00%
Robbery30.37-70.00%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5011.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.660.00%
Other theft173.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.240.00%
Robbery100.730.00%
Theft from the person100.730.00%
Burglary90.730.00%
Vehicle crime60.660.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Shoplifting20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202417
January 202418
December 202312
November 202317
October 202317

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
April 202439
January 202449
December 202345
November 202352
October 202342

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202434
April 202426
January 202434
December 202347
November 202339
October 202350

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202411
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202416
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2NU 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. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1