Crime Rate in North Walworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Walworth

The total recorded crimes in North Walworth, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 226 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Walworth crime rate of 1.43 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
North Walworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 22
  • Waleorde Road with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the North Walworth has recorded 226 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane329 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer278 51,808 52,893 4
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

North Walworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (54 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202525
January 202544
December 202443
November 202450
October 202485
September 202467
August 202462
April 202463

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 202523
December 202418
November 202418
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202542
January 202539
December 202439
November 202449
October 202453
September 202433
August 202420
May 20241
April 202436

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202522
January 202519
December 202417
November 202416
October 202428
September 202422
August 20249
April 202430

A total of 408 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202540
January 202534
December 202441
November 202444
October 202456
September 202449
August 202432
July 20241
May 20243
April 202454

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202513
December 202418
November 202413
October 202421
September 202415
August 202413
April 202418

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247
April 202413

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 20259
December 202415
November 202433
October 202443
September 202438
August 20244
April 202429

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations North Walworth in March 2025

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

1. Elephant And Castle (Map)
Total28
Theft from the person21
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Waleorde Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stanford Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Elephant Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rodney Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sayer Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. King And Queen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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