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 May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nunhead & Queen's Road crime rate of 1.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 12
  • Carlton Grove with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Nunhead & Queen's Road has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nunhead & Queen's Road)CrimesRank (Nunhead & Queen's Road)CrimesRank (Nunhead & Queen's Road)
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
North Bermondsey205 91,393 82,394 7
Camberwell Green208 81,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey182 121,197 122,092 10
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

Nunhead & Queen's Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202547
March 202545
February 202518
January 202527
December 202417
November 202436
October 202439
September 202433
August 202442

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202538
March 202540
February 202534
January 202550
December 202433
November 202445
October 202432
September 202441
August 202440
May 20241

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202421
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 202416
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 202414
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
May 20247

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

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

1. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Carlton Grove (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
4. Meeting House Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
5. Regal Row (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
6. Colmore Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Pennethorne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Oakdale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ansdell Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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