SE17 3JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3JX

SE17 3JX, Southwark has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.03 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3JX 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 3JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3JX, encompassing approximately 12383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (153) incidents (992.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)

SE17 3JX 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 3JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15325.03992.86%
Violence and sexual offences3812.35-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour333.07-17.50%
Public order182.66100.00%
Theft from the person151.457.14%
Other theft141.21366.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.13120.00%
Drugs70.8975.00%
Robbery70.57-22.22%
Burglary50.57-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.114100.00%
Anti-social behaviour403.390.00%
Theft from the person143.23600.00%
Shoplifting141.130.00%
Public order91.13350.00%
Robbery90.730.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57400.00%
Drugs40.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Other theft30.24200.00%

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 order20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
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 person30.57-83.33%
Other theft20.24-90.00%
Public order10.16-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-98.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.341566.67%
Anti-social behaviour334.040.00%
Shoplifting322.660.00%
Other theft202.580.00%
Theft from the person181.61800.00%
Robbery111.451000.00%
Burglary80.890.00%
Public order70.65600.00%
Bicycle theft70.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 offences30.65-94.74%
Theft from the person20.24-89.47%
Drugs10.16-92.31%
Public order10.08-93.33%
Robbery10.08-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5718.3323.91%
Anti-social behaviour394.6018.18%
Shoplifting213.15133.33%
Theft from the person191.7026.67%
Robbery161.53166.67%
Public order151.29-25.00%
Other theft151.21-31.82%
Drugs131.2185.71%
Burglary111.0583.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.8922.22%
Bicycle theft50.89150.00%
Vehicle crime40.4033.33%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.53-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour333.710.00%
Other theft222.66-26.67%
Public order201.7825.00%
Theft from the person151.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.21125.00%
Shoplifting90.73-67.86%
Drugs70.73250.00%
Robbery60.57-25.00%
Burglary60.4820.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.2055.56%
Anti-social behaviour334.52-21.43%
Other theft302.66130.77%
Shoplifting282.42133.33%
Theft from the person202.26150.00%
Public order161.6123.08%
Robbery81.2933.33%
Burglary50.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.32-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.32-20.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs20.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.390.00%
Other theft132.910.00%
Public order131.050.00%
Shoplifting121.050.00%
Burglary100.970.00%
Theft from the person80.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.650.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Bicycle theft50.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Drugs30.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
July 20241
May 20241
April 202450
March 20243
January 202457
December 202346
November 202356
October 202336

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202440
April 202433
January 202439
December 202333
November 202333
October 202342

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
January 202415
December 202322
November 202330
October 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202411
March 20241
January 202416
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20242
May 20243
April 202418
March 20242
January 202419
December 202315
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202415
December 202320
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 269 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 202414
April 202432
January 202421
December 20239
November 202328
October 202312

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 3JX 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. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 5. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. De Laune Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Forsyth Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Othello Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Harmsworth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Cook'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 30. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1