SE17 2PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2PB

SE17 2PB, Southwark has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.58 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2PB 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 2PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2PB, encompassing approximately 12640 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (123) incidents (1130.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (22.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)

SE17 2PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

SE17 2PB 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 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12323.581130.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.7322.86%
Anti-social behaviour363.4044.00%
Theft from the person192.8546.15%
Other theft161.50220.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.27150.00%
Burglary111.1937.50%
Drugs90.8728.57%
Robbery80.71166.67%
Public order60.6350.00%
Vehicle crime50.4766.67%
Possession of weapons40.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.3250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour252.7738.89%
Theft from the person131.98-13.33%
Shoplifting101.0325.00%
Burglary80.79-20.00%
Drugs70.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.550.00%
Other theft50.47-70.59%
Public order40.40100.00%
Robbery30.32-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.24-62.50%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.52-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.16-5.26%
Other theft171.4213.33%
Theft from the person151.3415.38%
Burglary101.1925.00%
Shoplifting80.7914.29%
Bicycle theft80.63166.67%
Vehicle crime80.63100.00%
Robbery70.63-12.50%
Public order20.55-81.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.5817.07%
Anti-social behaviour193.80-45.71%
Other theft151.5050.00%
Theft from the person131.19-13.33%
Public order111.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.870.00%
Drugs100.87100.00%
Robbery80.7933.33%
Burglary80.6314.29%
Shoplifting70.63250.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.24-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.74-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour353.249.38%
Theft from the person152.7725.00%
Public order111.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.870.00%
Other theft100.87-37.50%
Vehicle crime90.79350.00%
Burglary70.710.00%
Robbery60.5550.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.40100.00%
Possession of weapons30.32200.00%
Other crime20.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.16-77.78%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.80-36.00%
Other theft162.53-5.88%
Theft from the person121.2733.33%
Public order110.95266.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.8722.22%
Shoplifting90.87350.00%
Burglary70.7116.67%
Drugs50.55150.00%
Robbery40.40-60.00%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5012.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.960.00%
Other theft173.160.00%
Robbery101.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.790.00%
Theft from the person90.710.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.470.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202417
January 202415
December 202310
November 202316
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202435
April 202440
January 202448
December 202341
November 202348
October 202340

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.50 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 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202425
April 202418
January 202419
December 202335
November 202332
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 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 202410
April 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202415
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
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 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202410
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 2PB 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. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 5. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 9. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1