Crime Rate in Camberwell Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camberwell Green

The total recorded crimes in Camberwell Green, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camberwell Green crime rate of 1.69 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (31.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Camberwell Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 15
  • Orpheus Street with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Camberwell Green has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 1.69 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
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
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

Camberwell Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202528
January 202533
December 202436
November 202432
October 202440
September 202445
August 202452
April 202451

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202551
January 202535
December 202443
November 202441
October 202441
September 202439
August 202428
April 202434

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 20245
October 20248
September 202411
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202410
September 202411
August 20246
April 202413

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 128 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202416
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410
April 202411

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202420
October 202410
September 202425
August 20244
April 202418

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 202515
December 202426
November 202464
October 202460
September 202456
August 20241
April 202413

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Camberwell Green in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Wren Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Orpheus Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Camberwell Green (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Bullace Row (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tillings Close (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Camberwell Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valmar Road (Map)
Total8
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Scena Way (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Brisbane Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1

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