Crime Rate in North Bermondsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Bermondsey

The total recorded crimes in North Bermondsey, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Bermondsey crime rate of 1.05 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 North Bermondsey, encompassing approximately 201,815 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-28.89% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
North Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Freda Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is North Bermondsey?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, North Bermondsey reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,393 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Bermondsey witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, North Bermondsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,394 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Bermondsey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Bermondsey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Bermondsey has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total North Bermondsey crimes were 1,393. The crime rate of North Bermondsey in 2024 was 6.90 (year) or 0.58 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Bermondsey were around 2,394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.86 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Bermondsey)CrimesRank (North Bermondsey)CrimesRank (North Bermondsey)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
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
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

North 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 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 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 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202545
May 202551
April 202542
March 202561
February 202544
January 202535

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202526
May 202519
April 202511
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202543
May 202535
April 202533
March 202540
February 202526
January 202521

A total of 174 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202534
May 202533
April 202521
March 202518
February 202519
January 202522

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20252
May 202517
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
April 202512
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20259
April 202523
March 202521
February 202523
January 202516

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202510
April 202510
March 202515
February 202514
January 20258

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 202513
March 202517
February 202510
January 20256

High Crime Locations North Bermondsey in July 2025

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

1. Horselydown Lane (Map)
Total29
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Freda Street (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Abbeyfield Road (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ben Smith Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bermondsey (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
7. Flockton Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Storks Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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