Crime Rate in Rotherhithe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherhithe

The total recorded crimes in Rotherhithe, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherhithe crime rate of 1.76 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
Rotherhithe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cope Street with total crimes: 12
  • Maritime Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rotherhithe has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 11th 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.

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
Old Kent Road283 41,714 72,785 5
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

Rotherhithe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202526
January 202533
December 202431
November 202433
October 202446
September 202443
August 202423
July 20242
May 20244
April 202445

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202515
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 202411
August 20242
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202523
January 202516
December 202422
November 202417
October 202427
September 202422
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 202420

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202521
January 202530
December 202444
November 202428
October 202450
September 202433
August 202448
April 202434

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
July 20241
April 202411

A total of 224 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202524
January 202524
December 202422
November 202422
October 202418
September 202420
August 202427
July 20242
May 20243
April 202428

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202510
December 202413
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 202414
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244
April 202413

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rotherhithe in March 2025

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

1. Cope Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Maritime Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
4. Province Drive (Map)
Total8
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Surrey Quays Road (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Robbery2
Vehicle crime1
6. South Bermondsey (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Canada Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Luxford Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1

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