Crime Rate in South Bermondsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Bermondsey

The total recorded crimes in South Bermondsey, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Bermondsey crime rate of 1.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (22.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
South Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alscot Road with total crimes: 11
  • Vauban Street with total crimes: 10
  • Balaclava Road with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Southwark.

  • 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 July 2025 the South Bermondsey has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Bermondsey)CrimesRank (South Bermondsey)CrimesRank (South Bermondsey)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer276 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth280 41,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road253 61,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe222 91,364 92,618 6
Newington235 81,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey211 111,393 82,394 7
Faraday243 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green215 101,342 102,211 8
Peckham193 12960 151,292 16
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
St George's160 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

South Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202549
May 202549
April 202536
March 202543
February 202542
January 202537
December 202450
November 202429
October 202443

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202547
May 202546
April 202544
March 202541
February 202531
January 202529
December 202431
November 202449
October 202456

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202515
April 202514
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202411
October 202410

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20246

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 20258
January 202513
December 202426
November 202417
October 202411

A total of 136 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 202520
April 202523
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 202415
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202512
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations South Bermondsey in July 2025

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

1. Alscot Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Vauban Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Balaclava Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Neckinger (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Curtis Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spa Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Penry Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Lucey Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hendre Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alma Grove (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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