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

Overview of Crime in SE17 2SL

EAST STREET, SE17 2SL, Southwark has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2SL, encompassing approximately 14221 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (34.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (62.07% increase)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

SE17 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Exon Street with total crimes: 9

EAST STREET, SE17 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5913.9934.09%
Violence and sexual offences474.1562.07%
Burglary153.3036.36%
Theft from the person131.05-7.14%
Other theft130.9185.71%
Criminal damage and arson100.9166.67%
Drugs90.7012.50%
Robbery80.63100.00%
Vehicle crime80.5660.00%
Shoplifting60.56500.00%
Public order50.42-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft30.2150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour449.914.76%
Violence and sexual offences293.090.00%
Theft from the person142.04-17.65%
Burglary110.980.00%
Drugs80.77700.00%
Other theft70.56-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.490.00%
Public order60.4220.00%
Vehicle crime50.42-54.55%
Robbery40.35-20.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour429.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.952800.00%
Theft from the person172.040.00%
Other theft131.200.00%
Burglary110.910.00%
Vehicle crime110.770.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Robbery50.350.00%
Bicycle theft40.350.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.18-32.69%
Anti-social behaviour292.46-43.14%
Theft from the person252.0431.58%
Other theft171.7670.00%
Burglary141.20180.00%
Drugs140.98366.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.9842.86%
Robbery60.7050.00%
Public order30.42-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.21-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.3110.64%
Anti-social behaviour513.6618.60%
Theft from the person193.5926.67%
Vehicle crime101.34150.00%
Other theft100.70-9.09%
Public order70.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.4975.00%
Burglary50.49-28.57%
Robbery40.35300.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4710.5542.42%
Anti-social behaviour433.30-28.33%
Theft from the person153.02-11.76%
Other theft111.05-31.25%
Burglary70.770.00%
Public order60.490.00%
Shoplifting40.42100.00%
Vehicle crime40.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-66.67%
Drugs30.280.00%
Bicycle theft30.21200.00%
Other crime20.21100.00%
Robbery10.14-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6011.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.220.00%
Theft from the person172.320.00%
Other theft161.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.130.00%
Burglary70.840.00%
Robbery70.490.00%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202444
April 202442
January 202429
December 202351
November 202343
October 202360

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20241
January 202414
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 120 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202417
January 202425
December 202319
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202413
January 202417
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202429
April 202429
February 20241
January 202435
December 202352
November 202347
October 202333

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 2SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Tisdall Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1