WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Old Kent Road, Southwark

Comprehensive safety analysis for Old Kent Road, localized within Southwark.

Total Crimes

192
trending_up +1.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

109.31per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

19,038

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour40
Violence & Sexual Offences40
Vehicle Crime19
Other Theft17
Burglary14
Shoplifting13
Robbery11
Theft from Person10
Drug Offences8
Bicycle Theft6
Public Order6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 7Other theft: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
14
On or near Sylvan Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Burglary: 2Vehicle crime: 2
13
On or near Avondale Square Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Nightclub Map
Other theft: 3Bicycle theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Shard'S Square Map
Public order: 3Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Brideale Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Hereford Retreat Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Loncroft Road Map
Robbery: 1Bicycle theft: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Ryder Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Murdock Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Southwark district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Southwark

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

136.73per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Concerns were raised by the community about drug using and dealing on the South Bermondsey Ward.

Issued: 19 Feb 2026

Status Update

SNT officers will perform a number of targeted patrols over the next months, specifically but not exclusively to those areas where more detailed issues have been highlighted. We will research intelligence and target offenders and those persons and premises coming to notice for drugs offences and drug related crime.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Concerns were raised by the community about Theft Offences on the Ward.

Issued: 19 Feb 2026

Status Update

SNT officers are patrolling hotspot areas, working in partnership with agencies to reduce thefts on the ward. The team has taken the lead on shoplifting investigations on the ward and targeting offenders and repeat offenders.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Concerns raised by the community about Anti-Social Behaviour across the Ward.

Issued: 19 Feb 2026

Status Update

South Bermondsey SNT will research problem areas and be targeting patrols over the next several months to tackle these issues and deal accordingly.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

Engagement Events

OCT1

South Bermondsey Ward Panel Meeting

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schedule

6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Setchell & Longfield Hallo, Alscot Way London

DEC10

South Bermondsey Ward Panel Meeting

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schedule

6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Setchell & Longfield Hallo, Alscot Way London

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