Crime Rate in North Walworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Walworth

The total recorded crimes in North Walworth, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 280 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Walworth crime rate of 1.78 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 Walworth, encompassing approximately 157,728 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (18.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (-35.09% decrease)
North Walworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 30
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 23
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15

How safe is North Walworth?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, North Walworth reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,809 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Walworth witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, North Walworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,121 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Walworth witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Walworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Walworth has recorded 280 crimes with crime rate of 1.78 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total North Walworth crimes were 1,809. The crime rate of North Walworth in 2024 was 11.47 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Walworth were around 2,121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.45 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Walworth)CrimesRank (North Walworth)CrimesRank (North Walworth)
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
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

North Walworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (72 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 554 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202572
May 202562
April 202550
March 202538
February 202525
January 202544
December 202443
November 202450
October 202485

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202516
April 202512
March 20257
February 202510
January 202523
December 202418
November 202418
October 20248

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202543
May 202539
April 202541
March 202537
February 202542
January 202539
December 202439
November 202449
October 202453

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
April 202511
March 202513
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202531
May 202524
April 202515
March 202524
February 202522
January 202519
December 202417
November 202416
October 202428

A total of 475 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202557
May 202550
April 202562
March 202554
February 202540
January 202534
December 202441
November 202444
October 202456

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202516
April 202513
March 20258
February 20259
January 202513
December 202418
November 202413
October 202421

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202514
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 202412

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 202517
January 20259
December 202415
November 202433
October 202443

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations North Walworth in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Elephant And Castle (Map)
Total23
Theft from the person15
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Rodney Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Nursery Row (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour14
5. New Kent Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stead Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
7. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Sayer Street (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Deacon Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Sayer Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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