Crime Rate in South Bermondsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Bermondsey

The total recorded crimes in South Bermondsey, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Bermondsey crime rate of 1.32 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 South Bermondsey, encompassing approximately 129,283 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
South Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunton Road with total crimes: 11
  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 8
  • Curtis Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is South Bermondsey?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, South Bermondsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1197 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, South Bermondsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,092 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Bermondsey witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, South Bermondsey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South Bermondsey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Bermondsey has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total South Bermondsey crimes were 1,197. The crime rate of South Bermondsey in 2024 was 9.26 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Bermondsey were around 2,092 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 10 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
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
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

South Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (49 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202531
January 202529
December 202431
November 202449
October 202456
September 202454
August 202463
April 202432

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 202513
December 202426
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
April 202415

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 20245
April 202417

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202542
January 202537
December 202450
November 202429
October 202443
September 202446
August 202433
April 202425

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202413
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
April 202419

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 202415
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
September 20244
April 20245

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20246
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248

High Crime Locations South Bermondsey in March 2025

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

1. Dunton Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hendre Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Curtis Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alscot Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spa Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. O'Reilly Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yalding Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bacon Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
9. Setchell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
10. Alma Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2

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