PHELP STREET, SE17 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2PL

PHELP STREET, SE17 2PL, Southwark has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.44 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2PL, encompassing approximately 9906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (120) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE17 2PL 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

PHELP STREET, SE17 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12025.441100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2912.11-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour202.9333.33%
Theft from the person162.0260.00%
Other theft141.62180.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.41366.67%
Burglary91.4128.57%
Drugs70.9175.00%
Public order70.71133.33%
Robbery70.71133.33%
Vehicle crime40.7133.33%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In August 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 offences349.99-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour153.430.00%
Theft from the person101.51-37.50%
Shoplifting101.0125.00%
Burglary71.01-22.22%
Other theft50.71-64.29%
Drugs40.500.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Robbery30.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.30-62.50%
Other crime20.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.52-17.39%
Theft from the person163.8414.29%
Anti-social behaviour151.627.14%
Other theft141.517.69%
Burglary91.4150.00%
Shoplifting80.9114.29%
Vehicle crime80.81166.67%
Robbery70.81-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.71100.00%
Public order30.61-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.9343.75%
Anti-social behaviour144.64-50.00%
Theft from the person141.41-12.50%
Other theft131.4130.00%
Public order121.3120.00%
Robbery81.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.81-33.33%
Shoplifting70.81250.00%
Burglary60.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.30-25.00%
Drugs30.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.54-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour283.233.70%
Theft from the person162.8345.45%
Criminal damage and arson121.6233.33%
Other theft101.21-37.50%
Public order101.010.00%
Vehicle crime91.01350.00%
Burglary70.91-12.50%
Drugs50.71-16.67%
Robbery50.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Shoplifting20.30-75.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.0432.26%
Anti-social behaviour274.14-27.03%
Other theft162.7323.08%
Theft from the person111.62-26.67%
Public order101.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0128.57%
Shoplifting80.91300.00%
Burglary80.8114.29%
Robbery60.81-25.00%
Drugs60.61200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.1294.74%
Violence and sexual offences313.730.00%
Theft from the person153.1325.00%
Other theft131.51-38.10%
Robbery81.31100.00%
Burglary70.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.71-12.50%
Public order40.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.40200.00%
Drugs20.30-66.67%
Shoplifting20.20-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.730.00%
Other theft213.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.120.00%
Theft from the person121.920.00%
Burglary111.210.00%
Public order101.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.010.00%
Shoplifting70.810.00%
Drugs60.710.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202434
April 202438
January 202446
December 202332
November 202341
October 202331
September 202331

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202415
January 202414
December 202328
November 202327
October 202337
September 202319

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202410
April 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202311
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2PL 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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1