Crime Rate in Faraday: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Faraday

The total recorded crimes in Faraday, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 243 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Faraday crime rate of 2.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (48.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (6.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
Faraday Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Ivy Church Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Southwark.

    • 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 May 2025 the Faraday has recorded 243 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Faraday)CrimesRank (Faraday)CrimesRank (Faraday)
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
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

Faraday Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 20248
November 202414
October 202416
September 202425
August 20246

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202539
March 202550
February 202540
January 202524
December 202444
November 202460
October 202453
September 202446
August 202451

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202550
March 202548
February 202517
January 202519
December 202423
November 202433
October 202452
September 202449
August 202443

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202520
February 202514
January 202521
December 202420
November 20249
October 202420
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 169 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202518
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202415
November 20249
October 202421
September 202427
August 202415

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202524
February 202520
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
January 202514
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 202512
February 202517
January 202512
December 202415
November 202418
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244

High Crime Locations Faraday in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Other theft1
2. Ivy Church Lane (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Walworth Place (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Arnside Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Gateway (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
6. Merrow Walk (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Beaconsfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
8. Bagshot Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Aylesbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hopwood Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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