Crime Rate in Surrey Docks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Surrey Docks

The total recorded crimes in Surrey Docks, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Surrey Docks crime rate of 1.09 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 Surrey Docks, encompassing approximately 60,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Surrey Docks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Surrey Docks?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Surrey Docks demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 549 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Surrey Docks recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Surrey Docks had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,183 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Surrey Docks recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Surrey Docks Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Surrey Docks has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Surrey Docks crimes were 549. The crime rate of Surrey Docks in 2024 was 9.04 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Surrey Docks were around 1,183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.49 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey Docks)CrimesRank (Surrey Docks)CrimesRank (Surrey Docks)
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
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
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Surrey Docks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202420
November 202411
October 202425
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202521
February 202510
January 202513
December 202417
November 202415
October 202411
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Surrey Docks in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Byelands Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leydon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bevin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Elgar Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Oslo Square (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gulliver Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Odessa Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

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