Crime Rate in Old Kent Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Kent Road

The total recorded crimes in Old Kent Road, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 253 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Kent Road crime rate of 2.79 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 Old Kent Road, encompassing approximately 90,663 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (5.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
Old Kent Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Kent Road with total crimes: 30
  • Old Kent Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Old Kent Road?

To understand the safety of Old Kent Road, we need to analyze Old Kent Road crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Old Kent Road reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,714 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Kent Road witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Old Kent Road experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,785 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Kent Road witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Old Kent Road has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Old Kent Road Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Old Kent Road has recorded 253 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Old Kent Road crimes were 1,714. The crime rate of Old Kent Road in 2024 was 18.91 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Kent Road were around 2,785 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.72 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Kent Road)CrimesRank (Old Kent Road)CrimesRank (Old Kent 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
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
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
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

Old Kent Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 483 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202546
May 202557
April 202542
March 202588
February 202534
January 202538
December 202445
November 202454
October 202435

A total of 593 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202567
May 202552
April 202540
March 202541
February 202561
January 202552
December 202463
November 202456
October 202490

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202514
April 202511
March 202517
February 202510
January 202511
December 202418
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 202510
December 202417
November 202422
October 202420

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 183 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202525
April 202513
March 202526
February 202513
January 202512
December 202416
November 202428
October 202421

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 20256
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202420
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 202519
December 202418
November 202412
October 202418

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202517
April 202513
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202523
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 202426
November 202416
October 202413

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202520
April 202512
March 202522
February 202514
January 202526
December 202422
November 202423
October 202425

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20253
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 20246
October 20248

High Crime Locations Old Kent Road in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Kent Road postcode area is presented below.

1. Old Kent Road (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
2. Old Kent Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary3
5. Oakley Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Shard'S Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Avondale Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. B215 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Nile Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Loncroft Road (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime3

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