SUTHERLAND SQUARE, SE17 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3EL

SUTHERLAND SQUARE, SE17 3EL, Southwark has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3EL, encompassing approximately 12016 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-18.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

SE17 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Waleorde Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

SUTHERLAND SQUARE, SE17 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.73-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour353.3334.62%
Theft from the person132.91-27.78%
Shoplifting121.0833.33%
Burglary101.0025.00%
Public order70.8316.67%
Drugs60.58500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.500.00%
Robbery50.50-44.44%
Other theft40.42-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.33-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour264.08-25.71%
Other theft182.1620.00%
Theft from the person181.5020.00%
Bicycle theft91.50200.00%
Shoplifting90.75-10.00%
Robbery90.75-35.71%
Burglary80.75-27.27%
Public order60.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Drugs10.33-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6317.7285.29%
Anti-social behaviour355.24-10.26%
Public order182.91-5.26%
Other theft151.50-16.67%
Theft from the person151.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.2540.00%
Robbery141.17133.33%
Burglary111.1737.50%
Shoplifting100.92233.33%
Drugs80.8333.33%
Vehicle crime50.67-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3914.2356.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.25-45.16%
Public order192.8326.67%
Other theft181.58-30.77%
Theft from the person151.5015.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.2511.11%
Burglary80.8333.33%
Vehicle crime70.6775.00%
Robbery60.5820.00%
Drugs60.5020.00%
Shoplifting30.50-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6215.3182.35%
Other theft265.1673.33%
Anti-social behaviour252.16-35.90%
Public order152.0887.50%
Theft from the person131.258.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.0812.50%
Shoplifting80.75166.67%
Burglary60.67-53.85%
Robbery50.50-37.50%
Drugs50.4266.67%
Vehicle crime40.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.33-40.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.82105.26%
Violence and sexual offences343.25-41.38%
Other theft152.83-51.61%
Burglary131.25-18.75%
Theft from the person121.08-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.0014.29%
Public order80.67-52.94%
Robbery80.67166.67%
Vehicle crime60.67100.00%
Bicycle theft50.50-37.50%
Shoplifting30.42-70.00%
Drugs30.25-62.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.390.00%
Other theft314.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.580.00%
Public order171.580.00%
Burglary161.410.00%
Theft from the person141.330.00%
Shoplifting101.170.00%
Drugs80.830.00%
Bicycle theft80.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
April 202449
January 202463
December 202334
November 202362
October 202334
September 202358

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
April 202426
January 202435
December 202339
November 202325
October 202339
September 202319

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202418
January 202415
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 202418
December 202319
November 202315
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20249
January 202414
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202418
January 202415
December 202318
November 202326
October 202315
September 202331

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
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 202414
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. Waleorde Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Macleod Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Walworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Danson Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Walworth Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Fleming Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Olney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Liverpool Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sondes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albany Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Copley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Frederick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lorrimore Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Heiron Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dartford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gateway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Red Lion Row
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Red Lion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Occupation Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Phelp Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1