SE17 3BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3BB

SE17 3BB, Southwark has recorded a total of 364 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.66 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3BB 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 3BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3BB, encompassing approximately 13160 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 3BB area, explore the SE17 3BB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 3BB area, visit the SE17 3BB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (1021.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-8.06% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE17 3BB 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 3BB 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 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15727.661021.43%
Anti-social behaviour5711.93-8.06%
Violence and sexual offences444.3333.33%
Theft from the person273.3412.50%
Public order182.05157.14%
Other theft141.37133.33%
Burglary101.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.7628.57%
Robbery90.680.00%
Drugs60.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.46150.00%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Possession of weapons30.230.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6214.2140.91%
Violence and sexual offences334.71-37.74%
Theft from the person242.51-22.58%
Shoplifting141.82-57.58%
Burglary121.06-25.00%
Robbery90.91-40.00%
Drugs80.6814.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.610.00%
Public order70.5340.00%
Other theft60.53-73.91%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-77.78%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.46-27.40%
Anti-social behaviour444.0318.92%
Shoplifting333.3465.00%
Theft from the person312.5124.00%
Other theft232.3615.00%
Burglary161.756.67%
Robbery151.227.14%
Bicycle theft91.14200.00%
Drugs70.68-50.00%
Public order50.53-68.75%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7319.2269.77%
Anti-social behaviour375.55-9.76%
Theft from the person252.8119.05%
Other theft201.90-13.04%
Shoplifting201.52122.22%
Public order161.52-11.11%
Burglary151.220.00%
Drugs141.14600.00%
Robbery141.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0625.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-62.50%
Other crime20.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.20-28.33%
Anti-social behaviour413.270.00%
Other theft233.12-8.00%
Theft from the person211.7516.67%
Public order181.6038.46%
Burglary151.3787.50%
Shoplifting91.14-65.38%
Criminal damage and arson80.6814.29%
Robbery80.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft80.6160.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6017.1030.43%
Anti-social behaviour414.56-22.64%
Shoplifting263.12136.36%
Other theft251.98108.33%
Theft from the person181.9050.00%
Public order131.37-13.33%
Robbery120.9950.00%
Burglary80.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.610.00%
Bicycle theft50.5325.00%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Drugs30.30-62.50%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5314.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.030.00%
Public order153.500.00%
Theft from the person121.140.00%
Other theft120.910.00%
Burglary120.910.00%
Shoplifting110.910.00%
Robbery80.840.00%
Drugs80.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202433
April 202453
January 202473
December 202343
November 202360
October 202346

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202462
April 202444
January 202437
December 202341
November 202341
October 202353

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
January 202414
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
April 202431
January 202425
December 202321
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202416
January 202415
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20245
January 202416
December 202318
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 202414
April 202433
January 202420
December 20239
November 202326
October 202311

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202423
January 202420
December 202323
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202415
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3BB 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. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 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. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 13. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 18. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. King And Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2