SE17 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3AQ

SE17 3AQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 357 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.23 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3AQ, encompassing approximately 11808 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (1021.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-7.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)

SE17 3AQ 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

SE17 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15730.231021.43%
Anti-social behaviour5113.29-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences454.329.76%
Theft from the person263.8113.04%
Public order172.20142.86%
Other theft161.44166.67%
Robbery111.3522.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.9342.86%
Drugs60.850.00%
Burglary50.51-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.4266.67%
Bicycle theft40.42100.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5515.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.664000.00%
Theft from the person233.471050.00%
Shoplifting141.950.00%
Burglary111.190.00%
Robbery90.930.00%
Public order70.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.59600.00%
Drugs60.590.00%
Other theft60.51500.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Other theft10.08-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.080.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.59-89.29%
Other theft20.25-92.00%
Public order10.17-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5921.261866.67%
Anti-social behaviour445.000.00%
Shoplifting343.730.00%
Theft from the person282.881300.00%
Other theft252.370.00%
Burglary182.120.00%
Robbery131.521200.00%
Public order81.10700.00%
Bicycle theft80.680.00%
Drugs70.68600.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.68-95.89%
Theft from the person20.25-92.31%
Drugs10.17-93.33%
Public order10.08-93.75%
Robbery10.08-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7322.6152.08%
Anti-social behaviour426.187.69%
Theft from the person263.5613.04%
Other theft212.20-19.23%
Shoplifting201.78100.00%
Robbery181.69100.00%
Public order161.52-23.81%
Drugs151.35650.00%
Burglary151.277.14%
Criminal damage and arson131.2744.44%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Bicycle theft20.34-75.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.95-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour394.068.33%
Other theft263.30-10.34%
Theft from the person232.209.52%
Public order211.9523.53%
Burglary141.78100.00%
Shoplifting101.19-62.96%
Robbery90.85-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.7628.57%
Bicycle theft80.7633.33%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.6524.49%
Anti-social behaviour365.17-25.00%
Other theft293.05141.67%
Shoplifting272.46125.00%
Theft from the person212.2975.00%
Public order171.78-10.53%
Robbery111.4483.33%
Burglary70.93-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.5940.00%
Bicycle theft60.5920.00%
Vehicle crime50.5125.00%
Drugs30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour484.150.00%
Public order194.060.00%
Other theft121.610.00%
Theft from the person121.020.00%
Shoplifting121.020.00%
Burglary91.020.00%
Robbery60.760.00%
Drugs60.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Bicycle theft50.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 202418
January 202415
December 202314
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
July 20241
May 20241
April 202459
March 20243
January 202473
December 202348
November 202361
October 202349

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
April 202444
January 202442
December 202339
November 202336
October 202348

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
January 202421
December 202326
November 202329
October 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20248
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202413
March 20241
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202428
March 20242
January 202426
December 202323
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202416
December 202321
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202414
April 202434
January 202420
December 202310
November 202327
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3AQ 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. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 6. Sayer Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Opal Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. De Laune Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 16. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Othello Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2