EAST STREET, SE17 2SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2SD

EAST STREET, SE17 2SD, Southwark has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 0.20 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 2SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2SD, encompassing approximately 14520 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SE17 2SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Townsend Street with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Content Street with total crimes: 7

EAST STREET, SE17 2SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour449.9237.50%
Violence and sexual offences273.03-10.00%
Theft from the person211.86-12.50%
Other theft161.4514.29%
Vehicle crime111.10266.67%
Burglary100.76-23.08%
Robbery60.69-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.41300.00%
Public order30.2850.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3210.33-39.62%
Violence and sexual offences302.20-37.50%
Theft from the person242.0720.00%
Other theft141.6555.56%
Burglary130.96225.00%
Drugs130.90550.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9012.50%
Robbery70.62133.33%
Vehicle crime30.48-70.00%
Public order20.21-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5311.7820.45%
Violence and sexual offences483.656.67%
Theft from the person203.3153.85%
Vehicle crime101.38150.00%
Other theft90.69-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.6260.00%
Public order70.5516.67%
Burglary40.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Robbery30.2150.00%
Drugs20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.4055.17%
Anti-social behaviour443.10-26.67%
Other theft133.03-7.14%
Theft from the person130.90-18.75%
Public order60.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-61.54%
Shoplifting50.34150.00%
Burglary50.34-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.34-20.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.21200.00%
Robbery20.21-75.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6010.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.13-36.96%
Theft from the person162.00-44.83%
Other theft141.10-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson130.9618.18%
Robbery80.9014.29%
Burglary60.55-64.71%
Vehicle crime50.41-28.57%
Drugs30.34-70.00%
Shoplifting20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-75.00%
Public order10.07-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6015.3620.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.1335.29%
Theft from the person293.1752.63%
Other theft182.0020.00%
Burglary171.2441.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.1757.14%
Drugs100.7642.86%
Vehicle crime70.6916.67%
Robbery70.4816.67%
Public order60.48100.00%
Other crime40.41100.00%
Bicycle theft40.280.00%
Shoplifting30.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5011.5719.05%
Violence and sexual offences343.44-17.07%
Theft from the person192.34-9.52%
Other theft151.3187.50%
Burglary121.03100.00%
Drugs70.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.48-36.36%
Robbery60.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.410.00%
Bicycle theft40.41300.00%
Public order30.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.210.00%
Other crime20.210.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.890.00%
Theft from the person212.820.00%
Public order121.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.830.00%
Robbery100.760.00%
Drugs90.690.00%
Other theft80.620.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Vehicle crime60.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202427
January 202430
December 202348
November 202345
October 202329
September 202346
August 202334
July 202341

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202414
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314
September 202318
August 202315
July 20238

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 202424
December 202320
November 202313
October 202316
September 202329
August 202319
July 202321

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202413
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202317
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 385 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202444
January 202432
December 202353
November 202344
October 202360
September 202360
August 202350
July 202342

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 202312

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313
September 202311
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202413
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 202310
August 20237
July 20239

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Townsend Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Content Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tisdall Place
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Balfour Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Rodney Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blackwood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Exon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Barlow Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Villa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Massinger Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Henshaw Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Salisbury Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Date Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Inville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brettell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Markham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Preston Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Chatham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2