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 May 2025 are around 349 as per the recent police data. This equates to a London Bridge & West Bermondsey crime rate of 1.72 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (44.62% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (62) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 14
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 13

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 May 2025 the London Bridge & West Bermondsey has recorded 349 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (London Bridge & West Bermondsey)CrimesRank (London Bridge & West Bermondsey)CrimesRank (London Bridge & West Bermondsey)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
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
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

London Bridge & West Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202542
March 202546
February 202542
January 202547
December 202455
November 202441
October 202458
September 202437
August 202443
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202513
February 202517
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202425
September 20248
August 202410
May 20241

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
May 20242

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202553
March 202540
February 202552
January 202541
December 202461
November 202466
October 202467
September 202449
August 202417
July 20244
May 20246

A total of 683 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202565
March 202555
February 202561
January 202537
December 202455
November 202466
October 202490
September 202465
August 202495

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 154 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202549
February 202515
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
May 202413

A total of 638 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202576
March 202569
February 202551
January 202540
December 202457
November 202473
October 202467
September 202477
August 202448
July 20243
May 202415

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 202420
October 202412
September 202410
August 202415
July 20244
May 202414

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 202426
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 202421
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations London Bridge & West Bermondsey in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
2. Black Swan Yard (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime1
3. Crimscott Street (Map)
Total13
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Railway Approach (Map)
Total13
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. London Bridge (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Three Oak Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A2205 (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Battle Bridge Lane (Map)
Total9
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
9. Arts Lane (Map)
Total8
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
10. Market Yard Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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