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 May 2025 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Kent Road crime rate of 2.58 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (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: 24
  • Loncroft Road with total crimes: 15
  • Old Kent Road with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Old Kent Road has recorded 234 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Kent Road)CrimesRank (Old Kent Road)CrimesRank (Old Kent 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
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
Nunhead & Queen's Road172 131,047 131,662 13
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

Old Kent Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 582 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202540
March 202541
February 202561
January 202552
December 202463
November 202456
October 202490
September 202476
August 202451

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202542
March 202588
February 202534
January 202538
December 202445
November 202454
October 202435
September 202462
August 202457

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202522
February 202514
January 202526
December 202422
November 202423
October 202425
September 202415
August 20244

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512
January 202514
December 202426
November 202416
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202517
February 202510
January 202511
December 202418
November 202411
October 20248
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 202510
December 202417
November 202422
October 202420
September 202426
August 202413

A total of 197 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202526
February 202513
January 202512
December 202416
November 202428
October 202421
September 202430
August 202413

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 20244
October 20248
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 202413
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202420
November 20247
October 20248
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 202519
December 202418
November 202412
October 202418
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Old Kent Road in May 2025

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

1. Old Kent Road (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
2. Loncroft Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person6
Robbery3
3. Old Kent Road (Map)
Total12
Robbery6
Drugs3
Other theft3
4. Sylvan Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft1
5. Avondale Square (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2
Robbery1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Theft from the person3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Pepler Mews (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other theft3
9. Wales Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Robbery3

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