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 March 2025 are around 329 as per the recent police data. This equates to a London Bridge & West Bermondsey crime rate of 1.62 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (69) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-9.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (226.67% increase)
London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 56
  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Railway Approach 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the London Bridge & West Bermondsey has recorded 329 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 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.

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

London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (95 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202542
January 202547
December 202455
November 202441
October 202458
September 202437
August 202443
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
April 202458

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 202517
December 202437
November 202415
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 597 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202551
January 202540
December 202457
November 202473
October 202467
September 202477
August 202448
July 20243
May 202415
April 202497

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 202420
October 202412
September 202410
August 202415
July 20244
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
May 20242
April 202418

A total of 586 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202561
January 202537
December 202455
November 202466
October 202490
September 202465
August 202495
April 202462

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 202426
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425
September 20248
August 202410
May 20241
April 202419

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 202421
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202515
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
May 202413
April 202417

A total of 458 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202552
January 202541
December 202461
November 202466
October 202467
September 202449
August 202417
July 20244
May 20246
April 202455

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243

High Crime Locations London Bridge & West Bermondsey in March 2025

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

1. Crimscott Street (Map)
Total56
Shoplifting43
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total25
Theft from the person9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
3. Railway Approach (Map)
Total16
Other theft7
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Fair Street (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. London Bridge (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lower Thames Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Potters Fields (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
8. Borough High Street (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. London Bridge Street (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Haven Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1

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