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 March 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nunhead & Queen's Road crime rate of 1.71 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 13
  • Burchell Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Nunhead & Queen's Road has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 1.71 ranking 13th 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.

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
North Walworth226 61,809 42,121 9
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
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

Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202518
January 202527
December 202417
November 202436
October 202439
September 202433
August 202442
April 202428

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 202413
August 20247
April 202413

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202421
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241
April 202412

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202534
January 202550
December 202433
November 202445
October 202432
September 202441
August 202440
May 20241
April 202433

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 202416
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
April 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary4
Public order4
Robbery2
Drugs1
2. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Burchell Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pomeroy Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. York Grove (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Colmore Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Asylum Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
9. Evan Cook Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wood'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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