SE17 3EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3EG

SE17 3EG, Southwark has recorded a total of 338 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.23 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3EG 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 3EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3EG, encompassing approximately 13950 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (156) incidents (1014.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (2.27% increase)

SE17 3EG 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 3EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15624.231014.29%
Violence and sexual offences4511.1836.36%
Anti-social behaviour453.232.27%
Public order193.23111.11%
Theft from the person161.3633.33%
Other theft141.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.0066.67%
Drugs80.72166.67%
Burglary70.57-30.00%
Robbery70.50-36.36%
Vehicle crime40.50100.00%
Bicycle theft30.29200.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4410.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences333.15-31.25%
Shoplifting142.37-57.58%
Theft from the person121.00-45.45%
Robbery110.860.00%
Burglary100.79-28.57%
Public order90.7280.00%
Other theft60.65-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson60.430.00%
Drugs30.43200.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.48-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour333.44-8.33%
Shoplifting332.3757.14%
Theft from the person222.3729.41%
Other theft191.5811.76%
Burglary141.36-17.65%
Robbery111.00-8.33%
Bicycle theft100.79233.33%
Vehicle crime60.7220.00%
Public order50.43-70.59%
Drugs10.36-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6216.4972.22%
Anti-social behaviour364.440.00%
Shoplifting212.58133.33%
Other theft171.51-22.73%
Burglary171.22112.50%
Public order171.22-10.53%
Theft from the person171.2230.77%
Robbery121.22140.00%
Drugs110.8683.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.7937.50%
Vehicle crime50.79-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3612.472.86%
Violence and sexual offences362.58-37.93%
Other theft222.58-15.38%
Public order191.5846.15%
Theft from the person131.36-18.75%
Shoplifting90.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.65100.00%
Burglary80.5733.33%
Vehicle crime70.57133.33%
Drugs60.50100.00%
Robbery50.43-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.36-25.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.7056.76%
Anti-social behaviour354.16-22.22%
Shoplifting272.51107.69%
Other theft261.94116.67%
Theft from the person161.8677.78%
Public order131.15-7.14%
Robbery60.93-25.00%
Burglary60.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-25.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Drugs30.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4512.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.230.00%
Public order142.650.00%
Shoplifting131.000.00%
Other theft120.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.860.00%
Theft from the person90.650.00%
Robbery80.650.00%
Burglary80.570.00%
Drugs50.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.360.00%
Bicycle theft40.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
April 202448
January 202462
December 202336
November 202358
October 202337

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202444
April 202433
January 202436
December 202336
November 202335
October 202345

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202422
January 202417
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202414
January 202417
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202419
January 202417
December 202322
November 202326
October 202312

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 20245
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202411
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024156
August 202414
April 202433
January 202421
December 20239
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3EG 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. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 6. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sayer Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Doddington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 28. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2