Crime Rate in North Walworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Walworth

The total recorded crimes in North Walworth, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 254 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Walworth crime rate of 1.61 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
North Walworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 22
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 16

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 May 2025 the North Walworth has recorded 254 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Walworth)CrimesRank (North Walworth)CrimesRank (North Walworth)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer283 41,808 52,893 4
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

North Walworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202550
March 202538
February 202525
January 202544
December 202443
November 202450
October 202485
September 202467
August 202462

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20258
February 20259
January 202513
December 202418
November 202413
October 202421
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202541
March 202537
February 202542
January 202539
December 202439
November 202449
October 202453
September 202433
August 202420
May 20241

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202524
February 202522
January 202519
December 202417
November 202416
October 202428
September 202422
August 20249

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 466 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202562
March 202554
February 202540
January 202534
December 202441
November 202444
October 202456
September 202449
August 202432
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 20257
February 202510
January 202523
December 202418
November 202418
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 202517
January 20259
December 202415
November 202433
October 202443
September 202438
August 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

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

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations North Walworth in May 2025

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

1. Elephant And Castle (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person12
Other theft4
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person5
Robbery4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Rodney Place (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waleorde Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Stanford Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Elephant Road (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person6
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nursery Row (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
9. Deacon Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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