Crime Rate in Faraday: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Faraday

The total recorded crimes in Faraday, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Faraday crime rate of 1.94 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 Faraday, encompassing approximately 116,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (182.35% increase)
  • Drugs: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
Faraday Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrow Walk with total crimes: 12
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11
  • Liverpool Grove with total crimes: 8

How safe is Faraday?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Faraday demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1289 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Faraday witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Faraday had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,826 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Faraday has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Faraday Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Faraday has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Faraday crimes were 1,289. The crime rate of Faraday in 2024 was 11.09 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Faraday were around 1,826 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.70 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Faraday Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202521
December 202420
November 20249
October 202420
September 202417
August 20248
April 202411

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20249
April 20241

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 20248
November 202414
October 202416
September 202425
August 20246
April 202414

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202540
January 202524
December 202444
November 202460
October 202453
September 202446
August 202451
April 202444

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202517
January 202519
December 202423
November 202433
October 202452
September 202449
August 202443
April 202422

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
April 20244

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202517
January 202512
December 202415
November 202418
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202515
December 202411
November 202415
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248
April 20243

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202511
December 20243
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 20249
October 202421
September 202427
August 202415
April 202419

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202514
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Faraday in March 2025

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

1. Merrow Walk (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Walworth Place (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Liverpool Grove (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Blackwood Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Arnside Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Burton Grove (Map)
Total7
Burglary4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Inville Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Westmoreland Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
10. Parkhouse Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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