SE17 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2RG

SE17 2RG, Southwark has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.63 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2RG 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 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 Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (73.08% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)

SE17 2RG 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: 9

SE17 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour5917.90-13.24%
Violence and sexual offences356.36-12.50%
Other theft183.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson131.94-7.14%
Theft from the person111.40-47.62%
Robbery71.1916.67%
Burglary70.750.00%
Vehicle crime60.7520.00%
Shoplifting30.65-40.00%
Drugs20.32-50.00%
Public order20.22-71.43%
Other crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6822.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences407.330.00%
Other theft214.310.00%
Theft from the person212.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.260.00%
Public order71.510.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Robbery60.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.650.00%
Shoplifting50.540.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
April 202434
January 202432
December 202336
November 202335
October 202359
September 202368

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
April 202426
February 20241
January 202423
December 202343
November 202338
October 202335
September 202340

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202417
January 202422
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202417
January 202417
December 202319
November 202316
October 202318
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 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
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 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 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202416
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2RG 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
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Thurlow Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakley Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Albany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. East Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Inville Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Humphrey Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1