SE17 2UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2UQ

SE17 2UQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2UQ 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 2UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2UQ, encompassing approximately 14275 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2UQ area, explore the SE17 2UQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

SE17 2UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Surrey Square with total crimes: 15
  • Villa Street with total crimes: 7
  • Thurlow Street with total crimes: 7

SE17 2UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4710.934.44%
Violence and sexual offences403.2925.00%
Burglary132.808.33%
Theft from the person120.910.00%
Drugs80.84700.00%
Other theft70.56-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.49500.00%
Public order60.4220.00%
Robbery50.4225.00%
Vehicle crime50.35-58.33%
Other crime20.350.00%
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 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4510.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.153100.00%
Other theft152.240.00%
Burglary121.050.00%
Theft from the person120.840.00%
Vehicle crime120.840.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Bicycle theft40.350.00%
Robbery40.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.79-31.48%
Anti-social behaviour332.59-45.90%
Theft from the person192.3126.67%
Other theft151.3350.00%
Drugs131.05333.33%
Burglary110.9157.14%
Criminal damage and arson110.7722.22%
Robbery50.770.00%
Public order30.35-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6113.5224.49%
Violence and sexual offences544.2710.20%
Theft from the person153.78-6.25%
Vehicle crime121.05140.00%
Public order100.8442.86%
Other theft100.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson90.70125.00%
Burglary70.630.00%
Robbery50.49150.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Drugs30.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4911.7748.48%
Anti-social behaviour493.43-30.00%
Theft from the person163.4360.00%
Other theft141.12-6.67%
Public order70.980.00%
Burglary70.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-28.57%
Shoplifting40.35100.00%
Drugs40.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-63.64%
Other crime30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft30.21200.00%
Robbery20.21-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7011.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.90-25.00%
Other theft152.3115.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.050.00%
Theft from the person100.77-58.33%
Robbery90.7012.50%
Vehicle crime70.6316.67%
Burglary70.49-53.33%
Drugs20.49-77.78%
Shoplifting20.140.00%
Other crime10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7015.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.900.00%
Theft from the person243.080.00%
Burglary151.680.00%
Other theft131.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.910.00%
Drugs90.770.00%
Public order80.630.00%
Robbery80.560.00%
Vehicle crime60.560.00%
Other crime40.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%

Crime by Type

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 202311
September 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
January 202413
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202412
January 202419
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310
September 202324

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202445
January 202433
December 202361
November 202349
October 202370
September 202370

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 202314
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
April 202432
February 20241
January 202437
December 202354
November 202349
October 202333
September 202344

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20237
September 20238

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 20243
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Surrey Square
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Villa Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Thurlow Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 6. Upnor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. Nursery Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Markham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Beckway Street
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Liverpool Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Townsend Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Comus Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Phelp Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Haywood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Flint Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Orb Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1