SE17 2RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2RD

SE17 2RD, Southwark has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.97 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2RD, encompassing approximately 8571 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

SE17 2RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

SE17 2RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.9736.11%
Anti-social behaviour485.72100.00%
Theft from the person165.60-5.88%
Burglary81.87-38.46%
Public order70.9316.67%
Other theft60.82-62.50%
Vehicle crime40.70-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.47300.00%
Robbery40.4733.33%
Drugs40.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.23-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.923500.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.200.00%
Theft from the person172.800.00%
Other theft161.980.00%
Vehicle crime151.870.00%
Burglary131.750.00%
Shoplifting91.520.00%
Public order61.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.07-44.19%
Theft from the person192.8058.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.22-10.00%
Other theft142.10-30.00%
Burglary71.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.82-25.00%
Drugs50.7025.00%
Shoplifting50.5866.67%
Public order50.58-54.55%
Robbery50.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.6810.26%
Anti-social behaviour205.02-35.48%
Other theft202.3325.00%
Theft from the person122.33-33.33%
Public order111.4010.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2860.00%
Vehicle crime70.93-12.50%
Robbery60.8220.00%
Drugs40.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.35-57.14%
Burglary30.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.3221.88%
Anti-social behaviour314.55-20.51%
Theft from the person183.62100.00%
Other theft162.10-11.11%
Public order101.87400.00%
Vehicle crime81.1733.33%
Burglary70.9316.67%
Shoplifting70.82133.33%
Drugs60.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-58.33%
Robbery50.58-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.58200.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.102.63%
Violence and sexual offences324.550.00%
Other theft183.73-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson122.10-7.69%
Theft from the person91.40-35.71%
Vehicle crime61.0550.00%
Burglary60.7020.00%
Robbery60.700.00%
Shoplifting30.70-40.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Public order20.23-66.67%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3818.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.430.00%
Other theft233.730.00%
Theft from the person142.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.630.00%
Robbery61.520.00%
Public order60.700.00%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
April 202424
January 202418
December 202320
November 202331
October 202339
September 202338

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
April 202436
February 20241
January 202424
December 202343
November 202339
October 202332
September 202332

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202415
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202417
January 202419
December 202312
November 202318
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202413
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202416
January 202414
December 202320
November 202316
October 202318
September 202323

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Thurlow Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 11. Loncroft Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Albany Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 15. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Old Kent Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Inville Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Humphrey Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1