SE17 2RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2RF

SE17 2RF, Southwark has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2RF 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 2RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2RF, encompassing approximately 10074 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (142.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE17 2RF 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 2RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.7946.88%
Anti-social behaviour464.67142.11%
Theft from the person154.570.00%
Burglary91.49-30.77%
Public order70.8940.00%
Other theft50.69-70.59%
Drugs40.50300.00%
Vehicle crime40.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40300.00%
Robbery40.4033.33%
Shoplifting20.40-77.78%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.403100.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.180.00%
Other theft171.890.00%
Vehicle crime161.690.00%
Theft from the person151.590.00%
Burglary131.490.00%
Shoplifting91.290.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.90-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences242.48-53.85%
Theft from the person192.3858.33%
Other theft151.89-21.05%
Drugs111.49120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.09-18.18%
Burglary80.8960.00%
Robbery60.790.00%
Shoplifting50.6066.67%
Public order30.50-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.20-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.3820.93%
Anti-social behaviour275.16-15.62%
Other theft192.68-9.52%
Theft from the person121.89-20.00%
Public order111.1922.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.09120.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Robbery60.6920.00%
Drugs50.600.00%
Burglary50.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%
Shoplifting30.30-62.50%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.9826.47%
Anti-social behaviour324.27-30.43%
Other theft213.180.00%
Theft from the person152.0850.00%
Public order91.49350.00%
Shoplifting80.89166.67%
Vehicle crime70.790.00%
Burglary60.69-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-50.00%
Drugs50.50150.00%
Robbery50.50-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4615.3912.20%
Violence and sexual offences344.57-2.86%
Other theft213.370.00%
Robbery112.0883.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.09-28.57%
Theft from the person100.99-23.08%
Burglary70.9916.67%
Vehicle crime70.6940.00%
Shoplifting30.69-40.00%
Drugs20.30-66.67%
Public order20.20-75.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4116.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.070.00%
Other theft213.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.080.00%
Theft from the person131.390.00%
Public order81.290.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Robbery60.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Shoplifting50.500.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202415
January 202419
December 202312
November 202315
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202432
February 20241
January 202424
December 202352
November 202343
October 202334
September 202335

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
April 202419
January 202425
December 202327
November 202332
October 202346
September 202341

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202416
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202413
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310
September 202314

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202417
January 202415
December 202319
November 202321
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 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
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2RF 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. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Burton Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. East Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1