SE17 2SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2SS

SE17 2SS, Southwark has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2SS 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 2SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2SS, encompassing approximately 12856 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

SE17 2SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 10
  • Villa Street with total crimes: 7

SE17 2SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.367.32%
Violence and sexual offences373.4237.04%
Theft from the person142.88-17.65%
Burglary111.090.00%
Drugs70.86600.00%
Public order60.540.00%
Other theft60.47-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Vehicle crime50.39-64.29%
Robbery40.39-33.33%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-33.33%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.192600.00%
Theft from the person172.100.00%
Vehicle crime141.320.00%
Other theft131.090.00%
Burglary111.010.00%
Public order60.860.00%
Robbery60.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.06%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.60-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour322.64-41.82%
Theft from the person272.4912.50%
Other theft182.1080.00%
Burglary141.40180.00%
Drugs121.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9311.11%
Robbery50.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-69.23%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Public order20.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5514.7814.58%
Violence and sexual offences524.2813.04%
Theft from the person244.0450.00%
Vehicle crime131.87225.00%
Other theft101.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.78125.00%
Public order60.700.00%
Burglary50.47-28.57%
Robbery50.39150.00%
Drugs40.3933.33%
Bicycle theft30.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.23100.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.37-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences463.7335.29%
Theft from the person163.58-5.88%
Other theft121.24-25.00%
Burglary70.93-12.50%
Public order60.540.00%
Shoplifting40.47100.00%
Vehicle crime40.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft40.31300.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Robbery20.23-71.43%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5812.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.51-17.07%
Theft from the person172.64-34.62%
Other theft161.3223.08%
Criminal damage and arson141.2440.00%
Burglary81.09-50.00%
Robbery70.62-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Drugs30.47-62.50%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5815.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.510.00%
Theft from the person263.190.00%
Burglary162.020.00%
Other theft131.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.010.00%
Robbery90.780.00%
Public order80.700.00%
Drugs80.620.00%
Vehicle crime60.620.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202417
January 202427
December 202324
November 202316
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
April 202427
February 20241
January 202434
December 202352
November 202346
October 202334
September 202341

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
September 20238

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202441
January 202432
December 202355
November 202348
October 202358
September 202358

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202414
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202413
January 202418
December 202310
November 202312
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rodney Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
  • 3. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 6. Nursery Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 9. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Henshaw Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Thurlow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Townley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Morecambe Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1