Crime Rate in South Bermondsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Bermondsey

The total recorded crimes in South Bermondsey, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Bermondsey crime rate of 1.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
South Bermondsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Henley Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Mason Close 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 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 May 2025 the South Bermondsey has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Bermondsey)CrimesRank (South Bermondsey)CrimesRank (South Bermondsey)
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
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
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

South Bermondsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202544
March 202541
February 202531
January 202529
December 202431
November 202449
October 202456
September 202454
August 202463

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 20258
January 202513
December 202426
November 202417
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202536
March 202543
February 202542
January 202537
December 202450
November 202429
October 202443
September 202446
August 202433

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 202518
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 202415
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations South Bermondsey in May 2025

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

1. Dunton Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Henley Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mason Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Balaclava Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hendre Road (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Lovegrove Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
7. Setchell Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alscot Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person4
Other theft1
9. Tenda Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sheppard Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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