Crime Rate in Nunhead & Queen's Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road

The total recorded crimes in Nunhead & Queen's Road, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nunhead & Queen's Road crime rate of 1.64 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 Nunhead & Queen's Road, encompassing approximately 93,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 8
  • Pomeroy Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Nunhead & Queen's Road?

To understand the safety of Nunhead & Queen's Road, we need to analyze Nunhead & Queen's Road crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Nunhead & Queen's Road demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1047 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Nunhead & Queen's Road had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,662 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Nunhead & Queen's Road has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nunhead & Queen's Road has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Nunhead & Queen's Road crimes were 1,047. The crime rate of Nunhead & Queen's Road in 2024 was 11.20 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nunhead & Queen's Road were around 1,662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.78 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nunhead & Queen's Road)CrimesRank (Nunhead & Queen's Road)CrimesRank (Nunhead & Queen's Road)
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
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
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

Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (63 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202563
May 202547
April 202547
March 202545
February 202518
January 202527
December 202417
November 202436
October 202439

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202421
November 202410
October 202413

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202547
May 202550
April 202538
March 202540
February 202534
January 202550
December 202433
November 202445
October 202432

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202416

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202516
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
October 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202512
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 202416

High Crime Locations Nunhead & Queen's Road in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nunhead & Queen's Road postcode area is presented below.

1. Carlton Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Pomeroy Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Colmore Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Pennethorne Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Evelina Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Burchell Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meeting House Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bath Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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