SE17 9DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 9DL

SE17 9DL, Southwark has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.87 per 1,000 population. This SE17 9DL 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 9DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 9DL, encompassing approximately 12504 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 9DL area, explore the SE17 9DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-34.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)

SE17 9DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Waleorde Road with total crimes: 13

SE17 9DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5614.8740.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.48-34.55%
Theft from the person252.88-13.79%
Shoplifting142.00-58.82%
Burglary121.12-33.33%
Robbery100.96-28.57%
Drugs70.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.560.00%
Public order70.5616.67%
Other theft50.56-78.26%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.24-70.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5519.43-27.63%
Anti-social behaviour404.402.56%
Shoplifting343.2070.00%
Theft from the person292.7231.82%
Other theft232.3227.78%
Burglary181.8420.00%
Robbery141.447.69%
Bicycle theft101.12233.33%
Drugs70.80-50.00%
Public order60.56-62.50%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7620.2390.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.08-9.30%
Theft from the person223.1210.00%
Shoplifting201.76100.00%
Other theft181.60-21.74%
Public order161.44-11.11%
Burglary151.280.00%
Drugs141.20600.00%
Robbery131.1262.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.0437.50%
Vehicle crime40.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.32-62.50%
Other crime20.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.9922.86%
Violence and sexual offences403.44-36.51%
Other theft233.20-8.00%
Theft from the person201.8417.65%
Public order181.6038.46%
Burglary151.4487.50%
Shoplifting101.20-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson80.8014.29%
Robbery80.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft80.6433.33%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences6317.8334.04%
Anti-social behaviour355.04-28.57%
Shoplifting262.80136.36%
Other theft252.0892.31%
Theft from the person172.0041.67%
Public order131.36-27.78%
Robbery121.0450.00%
Burglary80.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6416.67%
Bicycle theft60.5650.00%
Vehicle crime50.4825.00%
Drugs30.40-57.14%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4915.1140.00%
Violence and sexual offences473.92-12.96%
Public order183.76-30.77%
Other theft131.44-60.61%
Theft from the person121.04-25.00%
Shoplifting110.96-64.52%
Burglary100.88-33.33%
Robbery80.8014.29%
Drugs70.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.32-55.56%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour354.320.00%
Other theft332.800.00%
Shoplifting312.640.00%
Public order262.480.00%
Theft from the person162.080.00%
Burglary151.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.200.00%
Drugs90.800.00%
Bicycle theft90.720.00%
Vehicle crime70.720.00%
Robbery70.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202429
January 202422
December 202320
November 202317
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202418
January 202415
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202455
January 202476
December 202340
November 202363
October 202347
September 202354

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
April 202440
January 202439
December 202343
November 202335
October 202349
September 202335

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 202414
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 202416
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318
September 202326

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202434
January 202420
December 202310
November 202326
October 202311
September 202331

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202423
January 202418
December 202323
November 202325
October 202313
September 202333

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 9DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery2
  • 2. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 3. Waleorde Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
  • 7. Opal Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sayer Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dante Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wollaston Close
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Deacon Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alberta Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Macleod Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Walworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Danson Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Walworth Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Iliffe Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Penrose Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Content Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Steedman Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Frederick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Occupation Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Blackwood Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Townley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Wansey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Ethel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Crampton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Howell Walk
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1