SE17 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3LH

SE17 3LH, Southwark has recorded a total of 388 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.81 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3LH, encompassing approximately 9998 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (145) incidents (1218.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (2.27% increase)

SE17 3LH 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
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 28

SE17 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14538.811218.18%
Anti-social behaviour5614.50-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences455.602.27%
Theft from the person454.5028.57%
Other theft224.50175.00%
Public order152.2050.00%
Robbery141.5075.00%
Bicycle theft101.40233.33%
Drugs101.0042.86%
Burglary91.0012.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.40100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6220.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences446.202100.00%
Theft from the person354.40775.00%
Shoplifting113.500.00%
Public order101.10233.33%
Robbery81.000.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Other theft80.80300.00%
Drugs70.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70600.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.20-66.67%
Public order30.40-25.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122.60-77.78%
Other theft41.20-87.10%
Public order40.40-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.40-93.75%
Bicycle theft10.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6428.911500.00%
Theft from the person546.40440.00%
Anti-social behaviour455.400.00%
Other theft314.50933.33%
Shoplifting303.100.00%
Burglary193.000.00%
Public order141.90250.00%
Robbery121.401100.00%
Drugs81.20700.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.50-72.22%
Public order41.00-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.40-94.59%
Other theft30.40-86.36%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-81.82%
Drugs10.20-91.67%
Robbery10.10-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7427.6039.62%
Anti-social behaviour447.4012.82%
Theft from the person364.4038.46%
Other theft223.60-26.67%
Robbery192.2090.00%
Shoplifting191.9090.00%
Public order151.90-25.00%
Burglary131.50-7.14%
Drugs121.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2010.00%
Bicycle theft51.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.5033.33%
Other crime20.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.60-8.62%
Anti-social behaviour395.302.63%
Other theft303.90-9.09%
Theft from the person263.00-21.21%
Public order202.60-16.67%
Burglary142.00133.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.40-9.09%
Robbery101.00-23.08%
Shoplifting101.00-60.00%
Bicycle theft71.0075.00%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5825.4011.54%
Anti-social behaviour385.80-24.00%
Other theft333.8065.00%
Theft from the person333.3083.33%
Shoplifting253.3078.57%
Public order242.509.09%
Robbery132.4044.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.30120.00%
Burglary61.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.6025.00%
Bicycle theft40.50-42.86%
Drugs20.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.20-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour505.2013.64%
Public order225.00-8.33%
Other theft202.20-51.22%
Theft from the person182.00-37.93%
Shoplifting141.80-48.15%
Burglary101.40-33.33%
Drugs101.00100.00%
Robbery91.0050.00%
Bicycle theft70.90-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.50-55.56%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5427.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour445.400.00%
Other theft414.400.00%
Theft from the person294.100.00%
Shoplifting272.900.00%
Public order242.700.00%
Burglary152.400.00%
Bicycle theft121.500.00%
Vehicle crime91.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.900.00%
Robbery60.800.00%
Drugs50.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202419
January 202413
December 202314
November 20236
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202444
July 20242
May 20244
April 202464
March 20244
January 202474
December 202353
November 202358
October 202352
September 202354

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202462
April 202445
January 202444
December 202339
November 202338
October 202350
September 202344

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202412
March 20241
January 202419
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 302 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202435
July 20244
May 202412
April 202454
March 202410
January 202436
December 202326
November 202333
October 202318
September 202329

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 20242
May 20244
April 202431
March 20243
January 202422
December 202330
November 202333
October 202320
September 202341

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20243
May 20244
April 202414
March 20244
January 202415
December 202320
November 202324
October 202322
September 202324

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024145
August 202411
April 202430
January 202419
December 202310
November 202325
October 202314
September 202327

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3LH 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. Elephant And Castle
    Total28
    Theft from the person12
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Elephant Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Churchyard Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Opal Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pastor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Deacon Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 23. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Wollaston Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Othello Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1