Crime Rate in London Bridge & West Bermondsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

The total recorded crimes in London Bridge & West Bermondsey, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a London Bridge & West Bermondsey crime rate of 1.57 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 London Bridge & West Bermondsey, encompassing approximately 203,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (-16.39% decrease)
London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • London Bridge with total crimes: 17
  • English Grounds with total crimes: 16

How safe is London Bridge & West Bermondsey?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, London Bridge & West Bermondsey reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 2,597 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, London Bridge & West Bermondsey witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, London Bridge & West Bermondsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 3,734 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, London Bridge & West Bermondsey witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, London Bridge & West Bermondsey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the London Bridge & West Bermondsey has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total London Bridge & West Bermondsey crimes were 2,597. The crime rate of London Bridge & West Bermondsey in 2024 was 12.78 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in London Bridge & West Bermondsey were around 3,734 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.37 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (London Bridge & West Bermondsey)CrimesRank (London Bridge & West Bermondsey)CrimesRank (London Bridge & West Bermondsey)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
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
Camberwell Green215 101,342 102,211 8
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

London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (76 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (73 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 20259
January 202517
December 202437
November 202415
October 20249

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202550
May 202551
April 202542
March 202546
February 202542
January 202547
December 202455
November 202441
October 202458

A total of 673 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202576
May 202594
April 202565
March 202555
February 202561
January 202537
December 202455
November 202466
October 202490

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 202421
November 202412
October 202410

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 202420
October 202412

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202523
April 202514
March 202513
February 202517
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425

A total of 607 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202561
May 202562
April 202576
March 202569
February 202551
January 202540
December 202457
November 202473
October 202467

A total of 538 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202560
May 202553
April 202553
March 202540
February 202552
January 202541
December 202461
November 202466
October 202467

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202514
April 202510
March 202549
February 202515
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202411

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202518
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations London Bridge & West Bermondsey in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the London Bridge & West Bermondsey postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Theft from the person7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. London Bridge (Map)
Total17
Other theft7
Theft from the person5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. English Grounds (Map)
Total16
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Crimscott Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Railway Approach (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total12
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. London Bridge Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Page'S Walk (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Potters Fields (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Three Oak Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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