CANTERBURY PLACE, SE17 3AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3AH

CANTERBURY PLACE, SE17 3AH, Southwark has recorded a total of 420 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.46 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3AH 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 3AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3AH, encompassing approximately 9239 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 3AH area, explore the SE17 3AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (1218.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)

SE17 3AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 134
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 54
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 28

CANTERBURY PLACE, SE17 3AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14545.461218.18%
Anti-social behaviour6215.69-11.43%
Theft from the person516.7141.67%
Violence and sexual offences485.5211.63%
Other theft245.20200.00%
Public order182.6080.00%
Robbery151.9566.67%
Bicycle theft141.62250.00%
Drugs131.5285.71%
Burglary121.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.3016.67%
Vehicle crime50.76150.00%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7023.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.582050.00%
Theft from the person364.65800.00%
Shoplifting113.900.00%
Public order101.19233.33%
Robbery91.080.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Other theft80.97300.00%
Drugs70.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76500.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.30-66.67%
Public order30.43-25.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.81-80.33%
Other theft41.30-88.24%
Public order40.43-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences40.43-94.03%
Bicycle theft10.43-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6734.531575.00%
Theft from the person617.25510.00%
Anti-social behaviour506.600.00%
Shoplifting355.410.00%
Other theft343.791033.33%
Burglary223.680.00%
Public order182.38350.00%
Robbery111.951000.00%
Drugs81.19700.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.71-76.74%
Public order41.08-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.43-94.87%
Other theft30.43-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-81.82%
Drugs10.22-92.31%
Robbery10.11-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7832.6941.82%
Theft from the person438.4422.86%
Anti-social behaviour434.650.00%
Other theft274.65-22.86%
Shoplifting232.9253.33%
Robbery222.4983.33%
Public order162.38-5.88%
Burglary141.730.00%
Drugs131.52225.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.41-8.33%
Bicycle theft61.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.6533.33%
Other crime20.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.49-6.78%
Anti-social behaviour435.957.50%
Theft from the person354.65-18.60%
Other theft353.79-5.41%
Public order173.79-34.62%
Shoplifting151.84-46.43%
Burglary141.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.529.09%
Robbery121.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft91.3080.00%
Drugs40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5930.4120.41%
Theft from the person436.3948.28%
Anti-social behaviour404.65-20.00%
Other theft374.3360.87%
Shoplifting284.00100.00%
Public order263.0313.04%
Robbery182.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.9583.33%
Burglary81.19-38.46%
Bicycle theft50.87-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.5433.33%
Drugs20.43-81.82%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5025.986.38%
Violence and sexual offences495.41-5.77%
Theft from the person295.30-12.12%
Public order233.14-14.81%
Other theft232.49-45.24%
Shoplifting142.49-51.72%
Burglary131.52-13.33%
Drugs111.41120.00%
Bicycle theft91.19-30.77%
Robbery90.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson60.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In September 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 offences5231.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour475.630.00%
Other theft425.090.00%
Theft from the person334.550.00%
Shoplifting293.570.00%
Public order273.140.00%
Burglary152.920.00%
Bicycle theft131.620.00%
Vehicle crime91.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.970.00%
Robbery70.760.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202422
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 20242
May 20244
April 202467
March 20244
January 202478
December 202355
November 202359
October 202349
September 202352

A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202470
April 202450
January 202443
December 202343
November 202340
October 202350
September 202347

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20248
July 20242
May 20244
April 202434
March 20243
January 202427
December 202335
November 202337
October 202323
September 202342

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202411
March 20241
January 202422
December 202312
November 202318
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 357 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202436
July 20244
May 202412
April 202461
March 202410
January 202443
December 202335
November 202343
October 202329
September 202333

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20243
May 20244
April 202418
March 20244
January 202416
December 202317
November 202326
October 202323
September 202327

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202411
April 202435
January 202423
December 202315
November 202328
October 202314
September 202329

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total134
    Shoplifting106
    Theft from the person7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total54
    Shoplifting35
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Elephant And Castle
    Total28
    Theft from the person12
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Elephant Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Opal Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cottington Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Castlebrook Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 22. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 25. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 26. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1