AMBERGATE STREET, SE17 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 3SA

AMBERGATE STREET, SE17 3SA, Southwark has recorded a total of 267 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.99 per 1,000 population. This SE17 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 3SA, encompassing approximately 9209 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (109) incidents (1111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)

SE17 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Walworth Road with total crimes: 8

AMBERGATE STREET, SE17 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10928.991111.11%
Anti-social behaviour4011.84-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences334.34-17.50%
Other theft153.58650.00%
Theft from the person151.6315.38%
Public order151.6387.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.6380.00%
Drugs90.9880.00%
Robbery80.98-11.11%
Burglary70.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.76200.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences404.893900.00%
Theft from the person134.34550.00%
Robbery91.410.00%
Shoplifting90.980.00%
Public order80.98300.00%
Burglary70.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76400.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 order20.76100.00%
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 person30.76-81.25%
Other theft20.33-84.62%
Public order10.22-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-98.08%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.131633.33%
Anti-social behaviour405.650.00%
Theft from the person164.34700.00%
Other theft131.740.00%
Public order81.41700.00%
Burglary80.870.00%
Robbery70.87600.00%
Drugs60.76500.00%
Vehicle crime50.650.00%
Bicycle theft50.540.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 offences30.87-94.64%
Theft from the person20.33-87.50%
Drugs10.22-92.31%
Public order10.11-92.86%
Robbery10.11-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.2024.44%
Anti-social behaviour366.08-2.70%
Theft from the person163.9145.45%
Public order141.74-22.22%
Drugs131.52225.00%
Robbery121.41200.00%
Other theft101.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.090.00%
Burglary70.980.00%
Shoplifting50.7666.67%
Bicycle theft40.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.22100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.2615.38%
Anti-social behaviour374.8937.04%
Public order184.0212.50%
Other theft151.95-37.50%
Theft from the person111.63-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson91.19125.00%
Burglary70.98133.33%
Drugs40.76300.00%
Robbery40.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Shoplifting30.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.8518.18%
Anti-social behaviour274.23-25.00%
Other theft242.93166.67%
Public order162.6160.00%
Theft from the person131.74160.00%
Robbery61.4120.00%
Vehicle crime50.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-33.33%
Shoplifting40.43100.00%
Bicycle theft30.43-50.00%
Burglary30.33-66.67%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3614.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.910.00%
Public order103.580.00%
Other theft91.090.00%
Burglary90.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Theft from the person50.650.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
April 202440
January 202436
December 202337
November 202327
October 202336

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202440
July 20241
May 20241
April 202452
March 20243
January 202456
December 202345
November 202339
October 202333

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 202315
November 202324
October 20239

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202416
March 20242
January 202416
December 202311
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 3SA 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. 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
  • 3. Walworth Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Kennington
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Amelia Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waleorde Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Opal Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. White Hart Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Cottington Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. De Laune Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pasley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Steedman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holyoak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kennings Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alberta Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Penton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Frederick Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Forsyth Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spare Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dante Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kennington Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Sharsted Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Othello Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Iliffe Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Iliffe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Lorrimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Doddington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1