BUTTERWORTH TERRACE, SE17 3EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3EJ

BUTTERWORTH TERRACE, SE17 3EJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.03 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3EJ, encompassing approximately 12875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (155) incidents (1007.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)

SE17 3EJ 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

BUTTERWORTH TERRACE, SE17 3EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15527.031007.14%
Violence and sexual offences4512.049.76%
Anti-social behaviour423.5010.53%
Public order203.26233.33%
Theft from the person171.5541.67%
Other theft161.32220.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.24116.67%
Drugs111.0183.33%
Burglary100.8525.00%
Robbery80.78-27.27%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Vehicle crime30.3150.00%
Possession of weapons30.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.73-19.61%
Anti-social behaviour383.1822.58%
Shoplifting142.95-58.82%
Theft from the person121.09-36.84%
Robbery110.9310.00%
Burglary80.85-27.27%
Drugs60.62500.00%
Public order60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.470.00%
Other theft50.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.46-26.09%
Shoplifting343.9661.90%
Anti-social behaviour312.64-16.22%
Other theft202.4117.65%
Theft from the person191.5511.76%
Burglary111.48-21.43%
Bicycle theft100.85233.33%
Robbery100.78-23.08%
Vehicle crime60.7820.00%
Public order60.47-68.42%
Drugs10.47-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6918.4191.67%
Anti-social behaviour375.36-15.91%
Shoplifting212.87133.33%
Public order191.630.00%
Other theft171.48-26.09%
Theft from the person171.3221.43%
Burglary141.3255.56%
Robbery131.0985.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.0110.00%
Drugs90.8528.57%
Vehicle crime50.70-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.7612.82%
Violence and sexual offences363.42-47.83%
Other theft232.80-14.81%
Public order191.7911.76%
Theft from the person141.48-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.0925.00%
Burglary90.7828.57%
Shoplifting90.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime70.70133.33%
Robbery70.5440.00%
Drugs70.5440.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6917.8676.92%
Anti-social behaviour395.36-20.41%
Other theft273.0368.75%
Shoplifting272.10107.69%
Public order172.1030.77%
Theft from the person151.327.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.17-11.11%
Burglary70.62-36.36%
Robbery50.54-58.33%
Drugs50.3966.67%
Bicycle theft40.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-40.00%
Other crime30.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4914.6088.46%
Violence and sexual offences393.81-30.36%
Other theft163.03-50.00%
Theft from the person141.24-22.22%
Shoplifting131.09-56.67%
Public order131.01-40.91%
Robbery121.01200.00%
Burglary110.93-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.850.00%
Vehicle crime50.70150.00%
Bicycle theft40.39-42.86%
Drugs30.31-70.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.170.00%
Other theft324.350.00%
Shoplifting302.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.330.00%
Public order222.020.00%
Theft from the person181.710.00%
Burglary151.400.00%
Drugs101.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.780.00%
Bicycle theft70.700.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
April 202431
January 202437
December 202344
November 202339
October 202349
September 202326

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
April 202451
January 202469
December 202336
November 202369
October 202339
September 202356

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202419
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202411
January 202414
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202420
January 202417
December 202323
November 202327
October 202316
September 202332

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20246
January 202419
December 202319
November 202317
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024155
August 202414
April 202434
January 202421
December 20239
November 202327
October 202313
September 202330

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3EJ 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. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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