SE17 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2RG

SE17 2RG, Southwark has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.21 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2RG 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 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2RG, encompassing approximately 9276 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

SE17 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

SE17 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5222.218.33%
Violence and sexual offences445.61-2.22%
Theft from the person234.7453.33%
Other theft222.48340.00%
Robbery152.37275.00%
Burglary121.6271.43%
Vehicle crime81.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.86100.00%
Shoplifting60.86200.00%
Public order60.6520.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.6341.18%
Violence and sexual offences455.1773.08%
Theft from the person154.85-11.76%
Burglary71.62-41.67%
Public order50.75-28.57%
Other theft50.54-70.59%
Robbery40.54-20.00%
Drugs40.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.43300.00%
Vehicle crime40.43-75.00%
Shoplifting20.43-77.78%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.672500.00%
Other theft172.800.00%
Theft from the person171.830.00%
Vehicle crime161.830.00%
Burglary121.720.00%
Shoplifting91.290.00%
Public order70.970.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.63-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences233.45-46.51%
Theft from the person222.4837.50%
Other theft172.37-10.53%
Drugs111.83120.00%
Burglary91.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.97-22.22%
Robbery60.7520.00%
Shoplifting50.6566.67%
Vehicle crime50.54-37.50%
Public order50.54-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.6813.16%
Anti-social behaviour364.642.86%
Other theft193.8818.75%
Theft from the person162.0514.29%
Public order111.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1980.00%
Vehicle crime80.970.00%
Drugs50.8625.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.54200.00%
Shoplifting30.32-62.50%
Burglary30.32-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.32-60.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.148.57%
Anti-social behaviour354.10-40.68%
Other theft163.77-11.11%
Theft from the person141.7227.27%
Public order111.51450.00%
Shoplifting81.19166.67%
Vehicle crime80.8633.33%
Burglary70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-61.54%
Robbery50.54-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.54400.00%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5917.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences356.360.00%
Other theft183.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.940.00%
Theft from the person111.400.00%
Robbery71.190.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Vehicle crime60.750.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202412
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
April 202417
January 202422
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202445
April 202426
February 20241
January 202423
December 202343
November 202338
October 202335

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202448
April 202434
January 202432
December 202336
November 202335
October 202359

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 202417
January 202417
December 202319
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202416
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 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
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shorncliffe Road
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Thurlow Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Oakley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Albany Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1