Crime Rates in SE17
Crime statistics for SE17 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SE17 compares.
How safe is Walworth & Elephant & Castle (SE17)?
SE17 covers Walworth and the southern part of Elephant and Castle, one of south London's most ambitious regeneration zones. The new Elephant Park development and improved Northern and Bakerloo line connections have transformed the area's appeal for buyers and investors.
Which types of crime are most reported in SE17?
The checker above breaks SE17 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SE17?
Enter a full SE17 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SE17 at a glance
Around 2,204 crimes were recorded near SE17 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (470).
- Recorded crimes
- 2,204
- Violent Crime
- 470
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 448
- Theft From The Person
- 354
- Shoplifting
- 211
- Other Theft
- 182
Approximate, for the SE17 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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