SE17 2UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2UF

SE17 2UF, Southwark has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.60 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2UF 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 2UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2UF, encompassing approximately 11107 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

SE17 2UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Villa Street with total crimes: 7

SE17 2UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.05144.44%
Theft from the person143.9616.67%
Burglary91.26-25.00%
Drugs50.81400.00%
Public order50.4525.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.36300.00%
Other theft40.36-66.67%
Robbery30.360.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.992900.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.700.00%
Vehicle crime141.620.00%
Other theft121.260.00%
Burglary121.080.00%
Theft from the person121.080.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.81-50.94%
Anti-social behaviour212.34-22.22%
Theft from the person121.8920.00%
Other theft111.08-8.33%
Drugs100.99150.00%
Burglary80.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.72-20.00%
Robbery40.72-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-66.67%
Public order20.18-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5313.4135.90%
Anti-social behaviour274.77-10.00%
Other theft122.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.08150.00%
Theft from the person100.90-16.67%
Public order90.9050.00%
Vehicle crime60.8150.00%
Burglary50.54-16.67%
Robbery50.4525.00%
Drugs40.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Possession of weapons30.27200.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.8818.18%
Anti-social behaviour303.51-21.05%
Other theft142.700.00%
Theft from the person121.2633.33%
Public order61.08200.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Drugs50.54150.00%
Shoplifting40.45100.00%
Vehicle crime40.36-42.86%
Robbery40.36-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.242.70%
Violence and sexual offences333.4210.00%
Other theft142.9755.56%
Robbery111.2683.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.99-16.67%
Theft from the person90.90-30.77%
Vehicle crime70.8175.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Drugs20.54-66.67%
Public order20.18-71.43%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.330.00%
Theft from the person132.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.170.00%
Other theft91.080.00%
Public order70.810.00%
Burglary60.630.00%
Drugs60.540.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
April 202430
February 20241
January 202426
December 202353
November 202339
October 202333
September 202330

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202418
January 202421
December 202327
November 202330
October 202338
September 202337

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202414
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 202314
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ivy Church Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Thurlow Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 8. Albany Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Massinger Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hendre Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 11. Stanford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Merrow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sondes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alsace Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Sedan Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Exon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Penry Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Phelp Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Burton Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. East Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wooler Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1