WESTCOTT ROAD, SE17 3QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3QY

WESTCOTT ROAD, SE17 3QY, Southwark has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3QY 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 3QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3QY, encompassing approximately 8938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

SE17 3QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennington with total crimes: 7
  • Otto Street with total crimes: 7
  • St Agnes Place with total crimes: 6

WESTCOTT ROAD, SE17 3QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.85-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences192.80-34.48%
Theft from the person112.1337.50%
Other theft81.230.00%
Burglary70.90-22.22%
Drugs60.78100.00%
Robbery50.67-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.56400.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Public order20.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.402800.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.240.00%
Burglary92.910.00%
Theft from the person81.01300.00%
Robbery70.900.00%
Public order60.78200.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 order20.78100.00%
Theft from the person20.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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 person30.78-57.14%
Other theft20.34-75.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-96.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.06833.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.130.00%
Other theft82.240.00%
Theft from the person70.90250.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Public order40.78300.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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 offences30.90-86.96%
Theft from the person20.34-75.00%
Drugs10.22-85.71%
Public order10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.11-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.29-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour162.57-27.27%
Robbery81.7960.00%
Theft from the person80.9014.29%
Other theft70.9040.00%
Drugs70.78133.33%
Vehicle crime30.78-25.00%
Burglary30.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-57.14%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.9613.33%
Anti-social behaviour223.8069.23%
Criminal damage and arson72.46250.00%
Theft from the person70.78-41.67%
Public order50.78-50.00%
Robbery50.5625.00%
Burglary50.5666.67%
Other theft50.56-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.6376.47%
Other theft133.3685.71%
Anti-social behaviour131.45-59.38%
Theft from the person121.45200.00%
Public order101.34400.00%
Robbery41.12300.00%
Vehicle crime40.4533.33%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-71.43%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour329.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.900.00%
Other theft70.780.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Theft from the person40.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
April 202420
January 202416
December 202322
November 202313
October 202332

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428
March 20243
January 202423
December 202334
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Otto Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. St Agnes Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stannary Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. De Laune Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hillingdon Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Kennington Park Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Olney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Forsyth Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Meadcroft Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kennington Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Doddington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harmsworth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Cook'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Sturgeon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. John Ruskin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cleaver Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Aulton Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1