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

Overview of Crime in SE17 2PE

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2PE, Southwark has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2PE 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 2PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2PE, encompassing approximately 8885 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-19.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

SE17 2PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albany Road with total crimes: 9
  • Albany Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 6

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.83-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour163.7114.29%
Theft from the person141.8027.27%
Other theft111.58-8.33%
Burglary101.2466.67%
Vehicle crime81.13166.67%
Shoplifting60.90200.00%
Bicycle theft60.68200.00%
Public order50.68-50.00%
Robbery30.56-66.67%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.5057.69%
Anti-social behaviour144.61-50.00%
Other theft121.5850.00%
Theft from the person111.35-8.33%
Public order101.24-16.67%
Robbery91.1328.57%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-54.55%
Drugs40.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-66.67%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.15-29.73%
Public order122.9333.33%
Theft from the person121.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3557.14%
Vehicle crime91.24125.00%
Other theft81.01-46.67%
Burglary70.900.00%
Robbery70.79-12.50%
Drugs50.79-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.8737.04%
Anti-social behaviour284.16-34.88%
Other theft153.150.00%
Theft from the person121.69-14.29%
Public order91.35125.00%
Robbery81.0114.29%
Burglary70.900.00%
Drugs70.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.79-12.50%
Shoplifting40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime40.4533.33%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.0843.33%
Violence and sexual offences274.840.00%
Other theft153.04-6.25%
Theft from the person141.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5814.29%
Burglary70.90-22.22%
Robbery70.7975.00%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Shoplifting20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.18-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences273.38-20.59%
Other theft163.046.67%
Theft from the person101.8011.11%
Burglary91.1350.00%
Public order71.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.7916.67%
Robbery40.79-50.00%
Drugs40.45-60.00%
Shoplifting40.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.45-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-60.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3417.67-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences343.8330.77%
Other theft153.83114.29%
Drugs101.690.00%
Theft from the person91.13-50.00%
Public order81.01-46.67%
Possession of weapons80.90700.00%
Robbery80.90-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-57.14%
Burglary60.6820.00%
Shoplifting60.68500.00%
Vehicle crime50.6866.67%
Bicycle theft50.56400.00%
Other crime30.560.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.160.00%
Theft from the person182.930.00%
Public order152.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.690.00%
Robbery111.580.00%
Drugs101.240.00%
Other theft71.130.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314
September 202310
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202441
December 202326
November 202337
October 202327
September 202327
August 202334
July 202326

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 202315
October 202315
September 202316
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20231

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
April 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202414
December 202328
November 202328
October 202343
September 202330
August 202334
July 202337

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Albany Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Macleod Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wells Way
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Arnside Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackwood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Red Lion Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Red Lion Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cadiz Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Villa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bradenham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Addington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sutherland Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Date Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Inville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brettell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sondes Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Parkhouse Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 27. Canal Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Donato Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1