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

Overview of Crime in SE17 2NW

MERROW STREET, SE17 2NW, Southwark has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.29 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (July 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 2NW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Waleorde Road with total crimes: 10

MERROW STREET, SE17 2NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences4214.12-12.50%
Other theft263.358.33%
Anti-social behaviour252.07-32.43%
Public order141.9916.67%
Theft from the person141.120.00%
Burglary131.128.33%
Shoplifting101.04-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson90.80-10.00%
Drugs90.7212.50%
Robbery60.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-66.67%
Other crime20.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.5217.07%
Anti-social behaviour373.83-21.28%
Other theft242.9584.62%
Theft from the person141.92-39.13%
Burglary121.12140.00%
Public order120.96-29.41%
Shoplifting110.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson100.88-9.09%
Robbery90.80-25.00%
Drugs80.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft80.64700.00%
Vehicle crime60.64100.00%
Possession of weapons60.48500.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4715.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.750.00%
Theft from the person233.270.00%
Public order171.840.00%
Other theft131.360.00%
Drugs121.040.00%
Robbery120.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.960.00%
Shoplifting80.880.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313
August 202312
July 20235

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202419
December 202317
November 202314
October 202314
September 202314
August 202314
July 202323

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 202310
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202445
January 202455
December 202339
November 202351
October 202336
September 202342
August 202348
July 202341

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202415
December 202318
November 202325
October 202316
September 202326
August 202324
July 202313

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312
September 20236
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202431
December 202344
November 202335
October 202347
September 202325
August 202337
July 202347

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 202416
December 202312
November 202313
October 20234
September 202314
August 202312
July 202317

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20239
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Waleorde Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Walworth Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 6. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Macleod Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albany Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Arnside Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blackwood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Red Lion Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Red Lion Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Angel Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cadiz Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Villa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bradenham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Penrose Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Carter Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sutherland Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Date Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Inville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brettell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sondes Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Portland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1