Crime Rate in Rotherhithe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherhithe

The total recorded crimes in Rotherhithe, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherhithe crime rate of 1.94 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 Rotherhithe, encompassing approximately 103,598 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (48.65% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (95.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
Rotherhithe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Chilton Grove with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11

How safe is Rotherhithe?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Rotherhithe reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,364 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rotherhithe witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Rotherhithe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,618 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rotherhithe witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rotherhithe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rotherhithe has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Rotherhithe crimes were 1,364. The crime rate of Rotherhithe in 2024 was 13.17 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rotherhithe were around 2,618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.27 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherhithe)CrimesRank (Rotherhithe)CrimesRank (Rotherhithe)
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
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

Rotherhithe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 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 (48 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202515
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202538
March 202538
February 202526
January 202533
December 202431
November 202433
October 202446
September 202443
August 202423
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202537
March 202535
February 202521
January 202530
December 202444
November 202428
October 202450
September 202433
August 202448

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202521
March 202534
February 202524
January 202524
December 202422
November 202422
October 202418
September 202420
August 202427
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 20258
February 202523
January 202516
December 202422
November 202417
October 202427
September 202422
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 202515
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 202411
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 202510
December 202413
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 202514
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241

High Crime Locations Rotherhithe in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Chilton Grove (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Province Drive (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
5. Croft Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Luxford Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Trident Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Maritime Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1

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