WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2TG

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2TG, Southwark has recorded a total of 355 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.20 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2TG 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 2TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2TG, encompassing approximately 13550 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (155) incidents (1007.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)

SE17 2TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 49
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23

WALWORTH ROAD, SE17 2TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15526.201007.14%
Anti-social behaviour5111.4430.77%
Violence and sexual offences453.769.76%
Public order203.32185.71%
Other theft141.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.03116.67%
Drugs120.9633.33%
Theft from the person120.890.00%
Burglary110.8957.14%
Robbery110.8122.22%
Possession of weapons40.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.2250.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.37-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour393.0325.81%
Shoplifting142.88-58.82%
Theft from the person121.03-36.84%
Robbery90.89-10.00%
Drugs90.66800.00%
Public order70.6640.00%
Burglary70.52-22.22%
Other theft60.52-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson60.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-71.43%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.24-31.88%
Shoplifting343.4761.90%
Anti-social behaviour312.51-18.42%
Other theft212.2923.53%
Theft from the person191.55-9.52%
Robbery101.40-28.57%
Bicycle theft90.74200.00%
Burglary90.66-30.77%
Vehicle crime70.6640.00%
Public order50.52-73.68%
Drugs10.37-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6918.0886.49%
Anti-social behaviour385.09-17.39%
Shoplifting212.80133.33%
Theft from the person211.5540.00%
Public order191.55-9.52%
Other theft171.40-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson141.2516.67%
Robbery141.0375.00%
Burglary131.0344.44%
Drugs100.9642.86%
Vehicle crime50.74-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.37-25.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4615.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.39-49.32%
Other theft242.73-7.69%
Public order211.7716.67%
Theft from the person151.55-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson121.11200.00%
Vehicle crime90.89125.00%
Burglary90.6612.50%
Shoplifting90.66-66.67%
Robbery80.6660.00%
Drugs70.5940.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7317.7182.50%
Anti-social behaviour465.39-14.81%
Shoplifting273.39107.69%
Other theft261.9973.33%
Public order181.9238.46%
Theft from the person161.3360.00%
Burglary81.18-33.33%
Robbery50.59-54.55%
Drugs50.3725.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.30-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.3033.33%
Other crime30.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5413.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.990.00%
Other theft152.950.00%
Shoplifting131.110.00%
Public order130.960.00%
Burglary120.960.00%
Robbery110.890.00%
Theft from the person100.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.660.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202439
April 202431
January 202438
December 202346
November 202346
October 202354

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
April 202447
January 202469
December 202337
November 202373
October 202340

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202419
January 202421
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20249
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20245
January 202419
December 202321
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202421
January 202417
December 202324
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 202414
April 202434
January 202421
December 20239
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total23
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 6. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 28. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2