Crime Rate in North Bermondsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Bermondsey

The total recorded crimes in North Bermondsey, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Bermondsey crime rate of 1.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
North Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Bermondsey with total crimes: 9
  • Gataker Street with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the North Bermondsey has recorded 205 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Bermondsey)CrimesRank (North Bermondsey)CrimesRank (North Bermondsey)
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
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
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 Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202521
March 202518
February 202519
January 202522
December 20247
November 202425
October 202430
September 202424
August 202415
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202542
March 202561
February 202544
January 202535
December 202460
November 202446
October 202450
September 202433
August 202429
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202515
February 202514
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 202517
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 202411
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202523
March 202521
February 202523
January 202516
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419
September 202424
August 20246

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202533
March 202540
February 202526
January 202521
December 202423
November 202443
October 202450
September 202461
August 202466

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202426
October 202425
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
May 20242

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
May 20242

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202412
October 202414
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 20241

High Crime Locations North Bermondsey in May 2025

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

1. Horselydown Lane (Map)
Total24
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bermondsey (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gataker Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
4. Parker'S Row (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tranton Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. West Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Janeway Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Banyard Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Ness Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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