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

Overview of Crime in SE17 2NW

MERROW STREET, SE17 2NW, Southwark has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.74 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2NW, encompassing approximately 12532 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2NW area, explore the SE17 2NW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 2NW area, visit the SE17 2NW 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: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)

SE17 2NW 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 2NW 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 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12422.74933.33%
Violence and sexual offences379.89-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour282.957.69%
Theft from the person202.2353.85%
Other theft161.60220.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.28275.00%
Burglary111.2022.22%
Robbery90.88125.00%
Drugs80.7260.00%
Public order80.6433.33%
Vehicle crime40.6433.33%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.45-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour263.190.00%
Theft from the person132.07-31.58%
Shoplifting121.0433.33%
Burglary90.9612.50%
Public order60.7250.00%
Other theft50.48-73.68%
Drugs50.400.00%
Robbery40.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.32-57.14%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.29-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour263.59-16.13%
Theft from the person192.070.00%
Other theft191.5226.67%
Shoplifting91.5228.57%
Bicycle theft90.72200.00%
Burglary80.7214.29%
Robbery80.64-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.6475.00%
Public order40.56-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.4841.03%
Anti-social behaviour314.39-29.55%
Theft from the person192.4711.76%
Public order161.5233.33%
Other theft151.28-16.67%
Robbery131.20116.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.040.00%
Drugs81.0460.00%
Shoplifting70.64133.33%
Burglary70.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.56-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.32-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.6025.71%
Violence and sexual offences393.51-23.53%
Other theft183.11-28.00%
Theft from the person171.4421.43%
Criminal damage and arson131.3644.44%
Public order121.04-7.69%
Vehicle crime90.96200.00%
Burglary80.72-11.11%
Robbery60.64100.00%
Drugs50.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.40150.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Shoplifting30.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.5241.67%
Anti-social behaviour354.07-25.53%
Other theft252.7956.25%
Theft from the person141.990.00%
Public order131.12225.00%
Shoplifting91.04350.00%
Burglary90.72-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7228.57%
Drugs60.72200.00%
Robbery30.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.24-50.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4712.6188.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.75-14.29%
Other theft162.87-38.46%
Theft from the person141.280.00%
Robbery121.12100.00%
Burglary100.96-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson70.80-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.56500.00%
Public order40.48-71.43%
Drugs20.32-77.78%
Shoplifting20.16-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.120.00%
Other theft263.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.070.00%
Public order141.990.00%
Theft from the person141.120.00%
Burglary131.120.00%
Shoplifting101.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.800.00%
Drugs90.720.00%
Robbery60.720.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202419
January 202415
December 202318
November 202325
October 202316
September 202326

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 202416
December 202312
November 202313
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
April 202445
January 202455
December 202339
November 202351
October 202336
September 202342

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
April 202426
January 202431
December 202344
November 202335
October 202347
September 202325

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 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
September 202310

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 130 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202419
January 202419
December 202317
November 202314
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2NW 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. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albany Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 28. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2