Crime Rate in Camberwell Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camberwell Green

The total recorded crimes in Camberwell Green, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camberwell Green crime rate of 1.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
Camberwell Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Tillings Close with total crimes: 13
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Camberwell Green has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camberwell Green)CrimesRank (Camberwell Green)CrimesRank (Camberwell Green)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
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
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

Camberwell Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202517
February 20251
January 20258
December 202412
November 20245
October 20248
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202420
October 202410
September 202425
August 20244

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202534
March 202514
February 20257
January 202515
December 202426
November 202464
October 202460
September 202456
August 20241

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 202519
December 202419
November 202416
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202539
March 202534
February 202528
January 202533
December 202436
November 202432
October 202440
September 202445
August 202452

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202539
March 202567
February 202551
January 202535
December 202443
November 202441
October 202441
September 202439
August 202428

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202410
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Camberwell Green in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Tillings Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Wren Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Warner Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Councillor Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Theft from the person1
6. Crown Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Bowyer Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Bullace Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
9. Artichoke Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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