Crime in Southwark: Crime Rate & Statistics 2026
Southwark is among the safer areas in England and Wales, recording 4,048 crimes in April 2026 — a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 residents. This places Southwark at #304 of 331 local authorities in England and Wales. Anti-social Behaviour accounts for the largest share of crime at 20.6% of all offences recorded. Crime is up 3.3% compared to the same period last year.
warning Crime is significantly above the UK average for this area.
Key Statistics
- monitoring136.73 crimes per 1,000 residents annually
- assignment4,048 crimes recorded in April 2026
- leaderboardRanked #304 of 331 UK local authorities by crime rate
- trending_upCrime up 3.3% year-on-year
Total Crimes
4,048Annual Crime Rate
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12-Month Crime Trend
Interactive Crime Map
District ViewIncident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 86 Other theft: 12 | 86 |
| On or near Plough Lane Map | Shoplifting: 43 | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Theft from the person: 27 Other theft: 14 | 27 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 35 | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Theft from the person: 24 Drugs: 6 Burglary: 4 | 24 |
| On or near Borough High Street Map | Theft from the person: 28 Public order: 5 | 28 |
| On or near Walworth Place Map | Shoplifting: 29 | 29 |
| On or near Borough High Street Map | Other theft: 20 Drugs: 5 Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 17 Violence and sexual offences: 9 | 17 |
| On or near Newington Causeway Map | Theft from the person: 25 | 25 |
Crime Breakdown
April 2026Crime Analysis: Southwark
Southwark recorded 4,048 crimes in April 2026, equivalent to a rate of 136.73 per 1,000 residents — one of the higher-crime areas in England and Wales, placing it in the top quarter nationally (#304 of 331 local authorities).
Anti-social Behaviour makes up the largest share of crime in Southwark at 20.6%. Violence & Sexual Offences (19.1%) and Theft from Person (14.1%) are the next most common categories.
Compared to the same period last year, crime in Southwark has risen slightly — by 3.3%. The 12-month trend chart above shows where this change is concentrated across individual offence categories.
All figures are published monthly by Metropolitan Police Service through the Police.uk open data platform and cross-referenced with ONS 2021 Census population estimates to produce the per-resident rates above. Data typically appears 1–2 months after the end of the recording period.
Expert Safety Insights
Ward Safety Rankings
23 wardsHighest Crime
| # | Ward | Crimes | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faraday | 255 | 203.7 |
| 2 | Rye Lane | 361 | 189.2 |
| 3 | Chaucer | 303 | 178.0 |
| 4 | North Walworth | 238 | 176.0 |
| 5 | Newington | 181 | 166.2 |
Safest Wards
| Ward | Crimes | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| shield | St George's | 140 | 4.2 |
| shield | Peckham Rye | 38 | 3.7 |
| shield | Dulwich Wood | 58 | 5.5 |
| shield | Champion Hill | 45 | 4.6 |
| shield | Goose Green | 106 | 6.1 |
Growth Analysis
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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.
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