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

Overview of Crime in SE17 2PF

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2PF, Southwark has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2PF 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 2PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2PF, encompassing approximately 9570 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2PF area, explore the SE17 2PF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

SE17 2PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.57-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour282.9347.37%
Theft from the person162.9345.45%
Shoplifting141.67366.67%
Other theft131.46160.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.36300.00%
Burglary101.2542.86%
Robbery91.04125.00%
Public order50.9466.67%
Drugs50.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.5233.33%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.24-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour193.2426.67%
Theft from the person111.99-21.43%
Burglary71.15-22.22%
Drugs70.730.00%
Other theft50.73-61.54%
Robbery40.520.00%
Public order30.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31200.00%
Shoplifting30.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-57.14%
Other crime20.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.81-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour153.557.14%
Theft from the person141.5727.27%
Other theft131.460.00%
Burglary91.3650.00%
Vehicle crime70.94133.33%
Shoplifting60.73200.00%
Bicycle theft60.63200.00%
Robbery40.63-55.56%
Public order40.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.4339.29%
Anti-social behaviour144.07-48.15%
Other theft131.4630.00%
Theft from the person111.36-21.43%
Public order91.15-25.00%
Robbery90.9428.57%
Burglary60.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.63-40.00%
Drugs40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-66.67%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.42-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour272.93-6.90%
Theft from the person142.8227.27%
Public order121.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.2525.00%
Other theft101.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime91.04125.00%
Burglary70.940.00%
Robbery70.730.00%
Drugs50.73-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.52100.00%
Possession of weapons30.42200.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.10-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.0530.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.07-32.56%
Other theft143.030.00%
Theft from the person111.46-21.43%
Public order91.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9414.29%
Robbery70.84-12.50%
Burglary70.730.00%
Drugs70.73250.00%
Shoplifting50.73150.00%
Vehicle crime40.5233.33%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.1148.28%
Violence and sexual offences304.493.45%
Other theft143.13-26.32%
Theft from the person141.4627.27%
Robbery81.46100.00%
Burglary70.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Public order40.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Drugs20.31-60.00%
Shoplifting20.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.030.00%
Other theft193.030.00%
Theft from the person111.990.00%
Burglary91.150.00%
Public order70.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Drugs50.730.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202431
April 202434
January 202439
December 202328
November 202339
October 202330
September 202329

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
April 202415
January 202414
December 202327
November 202329
October 202343
September 202329

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 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 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202414
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 6. Albany Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wells Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1