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 March 2025 are around 283 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Kent Road crime rate of 3.12 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (158.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-32.79% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
Old Kent Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Kent Road with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Old Kent Road with total crimes: 18

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Old Kent Road has recorded 283 crimes with crime rate of 3.12 ranking 4th 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.

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
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
Nunhead & Queen's Road160 131,047 131,662 13
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

Old Kent Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 51.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202588
February 202534
January 202538
December 202445
November 202454
October 202435
September 202462
August 202457
April 202451

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202510
December 202417
November 202422
October 202420
September 202426
August 202413
April 20249

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 61.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202561
January 202552
December 202463
November 202456
October 202490
September 202476
August 202451
April 202463

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 202426
November 202416
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410
April 202410

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 20244
October 20248
September 202411
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 202512
December 202416
November 202428
October 202421
September 202430
August 202413
April 202435

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202514
January 202526
December 202422
November 202423
October 202425
September 202415
August 20244
April 202420

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202420
November 20247
October 20248
September 202415
August 20249
April 20245

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202519
December 202418
November 202412
October 202418
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 202511
December 202418
November 202411
October 20248
September 202417
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
April 202420

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
April 20242

High Crime Locations Old Kent Road in March 2025

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

1. Old Kent Road (Map)
Total27
Bicycle theft6
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Old Kent Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
4. Glengall Terrace (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime3
5. Brideale Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Loncroft Road (Map)
Total12
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Sylvan Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
8. Manor Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Patterdale Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wales Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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