PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2TW

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2TW, Southwark has recorded a total of 316 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.04 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2TW 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 2TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2TW, encompassing approximately 15021 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (124) incidents (933.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (48.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (15.00% increase)

SE17 2TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

PORTLAND STREET, SE17 2TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12421.04933.33%
Violence and sexual offences468.2548.39%
Anti-social behaviour463.0615.00%
Burglary153.0666.67%
Other theft141.00133.33%
Criminal damage and arson140.93133.33%
Theft from the person140.93-26.32%
Drugs120.9350.00%
Robbery90.80125.00%
Public order80.6033.33%
Vehicle crime70.53133.33%
Possession of weapons40.47300.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour409.9221.21%
Violence and sexual offences312.66-18.42%
Theft from the person192.06-17.39%
Shoplifting121.2650.00%
Burglary90.8012.50%
Drugs80.600.00%
Other theft60.53-71.43%
Public order60.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.400.00%
Robbery40.40-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.27-66.67%
Other crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.72-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour332.53-8.33%
Theft from the person232.20-8.00%
Other theft211.5310.53%
Vehicle crime91.4028.57%
Robbery90.60-10.00%
Shoplifting80.60-20.00%
Bicycle theft80.53166.67%
Burglary80.53-33.33%
Public order40.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.383.85%
Anti-social behaviour363.59-23.40%
Theft from the person252.4056.25%
Other theft191.66-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.2625.00%
Burglary121.0050.00%
Public order120.80-7.69%
Drugs110.80175.00%
Shoplifting100.73233.33%
Robbery100.6766.67%
Vehicle crime70.67-22.22%
Bicycle theft30.47-40.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.18-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour473.4620.51%
Other theft203.13-23.08%
Theft from the person161.330.00%
Public order131.0762.50%
Criminal damage and arson120.8771.43%
Vehicle crime90.80350.00%
Burglary80.6014.29%
Robbery60.53100.00%
Bicycle theft50.40150.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Possession of weapons30.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5512.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour393.66-27.78%
Other theft262.6062.50%
Theft from the person161.73166.67%
Shoplifting91.07350.00%
Public order80.60100.00%
Burglary70.53-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.47-30.00%
Drugs40.4733.33%
Robbery30.27-70.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5410.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.590.00%
Other theft162.200.00%
Burglary101.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.670.00%
Robbery100.670.00%
Theft from the person60.670.00%
Vehicle crime60.400.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 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 202419
December 202320
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202431
April 202438
January 202454
December 202352
November 202355
October 202333

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202440
April 202433
January 202436
December 202347
November 202339
October 202354

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
January 202415
December 202312
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202412
April 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202423
January 202425
December 202316
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2TW 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. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 4. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1