Crime Rate in Borough & Bankside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borough & Bankside

The total recorded crimes in Borough & Bankside, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 525 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borough & Bankside crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Borough & Bankside, encompassing approximately 121,250 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (202) incidents (30.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (33.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (287.50% increase)
Borough & Bankside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 57
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Bedale Street with total crimes: 22

How safe is Borough & Bankside?

To understand the safety of Borough & Bankside, we need to analyze Borough & Bankside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Borough & Bankside reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 3,133 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borough & Bankside witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Borough & Bankside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 5,006 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Borough & Bankside witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Borough & Bankside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Borough & Bankside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Borough & Bankside has recorded 525 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Borough & Bankside crimes were 3,133. The crime rate of Borough & Bankside in 2024 was 25.84 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borough & Bankside were around 5,006 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.29 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane329 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer278 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth226 61,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road283 41,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe182 111,364 92,618 6
Newington191 101,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey223 81,393 82,394 7
Faraday225 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green219 91,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey171 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road160 131,047 131,662 13
St George's132 15971 141,545 14
Peckham144 14960 151,292 16
Dulwich Wood91 19735 181,374 15
St Giles122 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill102 18740 171,207 18
Goose Green120 17663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks77 21549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village85 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill67 22436 22776 22
Peckham Rye49 23267 23513 23

Borough & Bankside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (202 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (87 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (96 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (166 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (188 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (166 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (74 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (113 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (232 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (82 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 202524
December 202421
November 202420
October 202429
September 202420
August 202412
April 202416

A total of 646 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202565
January 202560
December 202482
November 202477
October 202481
September 202474
August 202427
July 20243
May 20248
April 202482

A total of 182 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202522
January 202514
December 202417
November 202427
October 202426
September 202414
August 202423
April 202427

A total of 1443 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025202
February 2025155
January 202596
December 2024114
November 2024166
October 2024188
September 2024166
August 2024113
July 20244
May 20247
April 2024232

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202527
January 202545
December 202456
November 202458
October 202441
September 202436
August 202425
July 20242
May 20246
April 202425

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202553
January 202555
December 202451
November 202452
October 202453
September 202464
August 202463
April 202455

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202516
January 202513
December 202422
November 202417
October 202410
September 202419
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 202419
November 202436
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
April 202411

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202514
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 202424
September 202419
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202521
January 202513
December 20247
November 202412
October 202417
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202415

A total of 87 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202418
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413

High Crime Locations Borough & Bankside in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Borough & Bankside postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total57
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total43
Theft from the person32
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Bedale Street (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person14
Other theft7
Drugs1
4. Blackfriars Road (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person14
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farnham Place (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person8
Other theft4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Borough High Street (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Cut (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
8. Borough High Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Theft from the person4
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Webber Street (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Rennie Street (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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