Crime Rate in Camberwell Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camberwell Green

The total recorded crimes in Camberwell Green, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camberwell Green crime rate of 1.66 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 Camberwell Green, encompassing approximately 129,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
Camberwell Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tillings Close with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 17

How safe is Camberwell Green?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Camberwell Green reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,342 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Camberwell Green witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Camberwell Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,211 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Camberwell Green witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Camberwell Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Camberwell Green has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Camberwell Green crimes were 1,342. The crime rate of Camberwell Green in 2024 was 10.36 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Camberwell Green were around 2,211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.07 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camberwell Green)CrimesRank (Camberwell Green)CrimesRank (Camberwell Green)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer276 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth280 41,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road253 61,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe222 91,364 92,618 6
Newington235 81,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey211 111,393 82,394 7
Faraday243 71,289 111,826 12
South Bermondsey185 131,197 122,092 10
Peckham193 12960 151,292 16
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
St George's160 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Camberwell Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202552
May 202540
April 202539
March 202534
February 202528
January 202533
December 202436
November 202432
October 202440

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 20255
April 20254
March 202517
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 20245
October 20248

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 202512
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202416
October 202414

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202547
May 202554
April 202539
March 202567
February 202551
January 202535
December 202443
November 202441
October 202441

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 202511
April 202514
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202522
April 202516
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202420
October 202410

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202527
April 202534
March 202514
February 20257
January 202515
December 202426
November 202464
October 202460

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20251
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202410

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Camberwell Green in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Camberwell Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Tillings Close (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wren Road (Map)
Total17
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lowth Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Camberwell Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Warner Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Bullace Row (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Artichoke Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Camberwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harris Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1

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