Crime Rate in Borough & Bankside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borough & Bankside

The total recorded crimes in Borough & Bankside, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 451 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borough & Bankside crime rate of 3.72 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (137) incidents (-12.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (102) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (29.17% increase)
Borough & Bankside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 17

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 areas in the Southwark.

    • 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 areas in the Southwark.

  • 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 May 2025 the Borough & Bankside has recorded 451 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borough & Bankside)CrimesRank (Borough & Bankside)CrimesRank (Borough & Bankside)
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer283 41,808 52,893 4
North Walworth254 51,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road234 71,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe201 101,364 92,618 6
Newington199 111,801 61,954 11
Faraday243 61,289 111,826 12
North Bermondsey205 91,393 82,394 7
Camberwell Green208 81,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey182 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road172 131,047 131,662 13
St George's161 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood128 16735 181,374 15
Peckham154 15960 151,292 16
St Giles120 17820 161,258 17
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
Goose Green100 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Borough & Bankside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (102 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (156 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (75 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202521
March 202525
February 202517
January 202524
December 202421
November 202420
October 202429
September 202420
August 202412

A total of 741 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202575
March 202587
February 202565
January 202560
December 202482
November 202477
October 202481
September 202474
August 202427
July 20243
May 20248

A total of 1504 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025137
April 2025156
March 2025202
February 2025155
January 202596
December 2024114
November 2024166
October 2024188
September 2024166
August 2024113
July 20244
May 20247

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202548
March 202556
February 202527
January 202545
December 202456
November 202458
October 202441
September 202436
August 202425
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 549 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202557
March 202546
February 202553
January 202555
December 202451
November 202452
October 202453
September 202464
August 202463

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202418
August 20246
May 20242

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 202419
November 202436
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202520
March 20256
February 202521
January 202513
December 20247
November 202412
October 202417
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 190 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202512
February 202522
January 202514
December 202417
November 202427
October 202426
September 202414
August 202423

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202562
February 202516
January 202513
December 202422
November 202417
October 202410
September 202419
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 202514
January 202513
December 202413
November 20246
October 202424
September 202419
August 20244

High Crime Locations Borough & Bankside in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Theft from the person16
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Borough High Street (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person8
Other theft7
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Borough High Street (Map)
Total17
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Borough High Street (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
5. Blackfriars Road (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person13
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Webber Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Other theft7
Theft from the person4
Robbery2
9. Castle Yard (Map)
Total13
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total13
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1

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