SE17 2SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2SE

SE17 2SE, Southwark has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2SE 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 2SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2SE, encompassing approximately 15106 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (16.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

SE17 2SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

SE17 2SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6514.1716.07%
Violence and sexual offences464.3076.92%
Shoplifting173.04240.00%
Other theft141.13100.00%
Theft from the person120.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.7971.43%
Burglary120.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime90.7980.00%
Drugs90.600.00%
Robbery70.6075.00%
Public order50.460.00%
Possession of weapons30.3350.00%
Bicycle theft30.2050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5610.595.66%
Violence and sexual offences263.71-10.34%
Theft from the person161.72-33.33%
Burglary141.0640.00%
Drugs90.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.600.00%
Other theft70.46-63.16%
Shoplifting50.460.00%
Public order50.3325.00%
Vehicle crime50.33-54.55%
Robbery40.33-42.86%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5310.9920.45%
Violence and sexual offences293.51-17.14%
Theft from the person241.92-4.00%
Other theft191.5911.76%
Vehicle crime111.26120.00%
Burglary100.73-28.57%
Robbery70.66-12.50%
Shoplifting50.460.00%
Public order40.33-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.26300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.38-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences352.91-30.00%
Theft from the person252.324.17%
Other theft171.6554.55%
Burglary141.13250.00%
Drugs130.93550.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.8633.33%
Robbery80.79100.00%
Public order70.53-22.22%
Shoplifting50.46400.00%
Vehicle crime50.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6012.6422.45%
Violence and sexual offences503.974.17%
Theft from the person243.3133.33%
Other theft111.59-42.11%
Vehicle crime100.73150.00%
Public order90.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.6080.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Burglary40.26-33.33%
Robbery40.2633.33%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4911.58-26.87%
Violence and sexual offences483.2445.45%
Other theft193.1818.75%
Theft from the person181.265.88%
Burglary61.19-33.33%
Shoplifting60.40200.00%
Public order60.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.40-61.54%
Drugs40.330.00%
Bicycle theft40.26300.00%
Vehicle crime40.26-20.00%
Robbery30.26-62.50%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6711.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.440.00%
Theft from the person172.180.00%
Other theft161.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.060.00%
Burglary90.860.00%
Robbery80.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Public order30.260.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 56.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202456
April 202453
January 202444
December 202360
November 202349
October 202367

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202419
January 202417
December 202311
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202424
January 202425
December 202324
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202426
April 202429
January 202435
December 202350
November 202348
October 202333

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
January 202413
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202410
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 17. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1