SE17 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2RL

SE17 2RL, Southwark has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.42 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2RL, encompassing approximately 5371 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)

SE17 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

SE17 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5637.4214.29%
Violence and sexual offences4610.43-2.13%
Theft from the person228.5657.14%
Other theft194.10216.67%
Robbery143.54180.00%
Vehicle crime92.6150.00%
Burglary91.68125.00%
Drugs61.680.00%
Public order61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12100.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4928.11157.89%
Violence and sexual offences479.1246.88%
Theft from the person148.75-17.65%
Public order62.610.00%
Other theft61.12-60.00%
Drugs61.12200.00%
Vehicle crime61.12-53.85%
Robbery51.1225.00%
Burglary40.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.37-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 offences3224.573100.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.960.00%
Theft from the person173.540.00%
Other theft153.160.00%
Vehicle crime132.790.00%
Burglary102.420.00%
Shoplifting91.860.00%
Public order61.680.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-94.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2321.609.52%
Theft from the person224.2869.23%
Violence and sexual offences194.10-51.28%
Other theft163.54-30.43%
Robbery62.980.00%
Burglary51.1225.00%
Shoplifting50.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.93-33.33%
Public order40.74-60.00%
Drugs30.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.62-7.14%
Other theft237.2643.75%
Anti-social behaviour214.28-12.50%
Theft from the person133.91-35.00%
Public order102.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.86125.00%
Vehicle crime61.68-14.29%
Drugs61.120.00%
Robbery61.12-25.00%
Shoplifting41.12-42.86%
Burglary40.74-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.3035.48%
Anti-social behaviour247.82-44.19%
Theft from the person204.47122.22%
Other theft163.72-11.11%
Robbery82.9860.00%
Public order81.49166.67%
Shoplifting71.4916.67%
Vehicle crime71.3040.00%
Drugs61.30500.00%
Burglary51.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.74300.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4326.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.010.00%
Other theft185.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.350.00%
Theft from the person92.230.00%
Shoplifting61.680.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202415
January 202416
December 202323
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202413
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202449
April 202419
January 202423
December 202321
November 202324
October 202343

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202447
April 202432
February 20241
January 202419
December 202339
November 202342
October 202331

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202417
January 202422
December 202313
November 202320
October 20239

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233

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 20243
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Rowcross Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bagshot Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Dunton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Loncroft Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Mawbey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Chaucer Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Haywood Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Humphrey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Old Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Albany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Alsace Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1