Crime in Borough & Bankside: statistics, rates and trends
5,164 crimes were recorded in Borough & Bankside in the 12 months to August 2026, 455.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Borough & Bankside at a glance
- Crime trends in Borough & Bankside
- Types of crime in Borough & Bankside
- Borough & Bankside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Borough & Bankside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Borough & Bankside
- Demographics of Borough & Bankside
- Questions about crime in Borough & Bankside
- About this data
Crime map
Theft from the person (1,523), other theft (1,061) and anti-social behaviour (683) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 22nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Borough & Bankside | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,164 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 455.7 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,333 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Borough & Bankside peaked in the year to August 2024 (5,390 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,416). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,164 | 455.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,368 | 473.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,390 | 475.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,967 | 438.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,115 | 363.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,416 | 301.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,046 | 357.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,101 | 450.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,153 | 366.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 519 |
| July 2026 | 555 |
| June 2026 | 409 |
| May 2026 | 424 |
| April 2026 | 388 |
| March 2026 | 420 |
| February 2026 | 357 |
| January 2026 | 371 |
| December 2025 | 405 |
| November 2025 | 444 |
| October 2025 | 445 |
| September 2025 | 427 |
Compared with England and Wales, Borough & Bankside recorded notably more theft from the person (79.9 times the national rate), robbery (16.7 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (15.2 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 113 to 142, while criminal damage and arson fell from 139 to 71 and burglary fell from 285 to 199.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1,523 | 134.4 | 1.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 1,061 | 93.6 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 683 | 60.3 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 627 | 55.3 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 23.7 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Robbery | 258 | 22.8 | 1.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 199 | 17.6 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 142 | 12.5 | 0.8 | +26% |
| Public order | 137 | 12.1 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 116 | 10.2 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Borough & Bankside has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Borough & Bankside |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's | 1,599 | 206.6 | -55% |
| Chaucer | 3,588 | 213.9 | -53% |
| North Walworth | 3,015 | 220.7 | -52% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,883 | 283.4 | -38% |
| Newington | 2,473 | 154.2 | -66% |
| Faraday | 3,138 | 214.7 | -53% |
| North Bermondsey | 2,300 | 140.8 | -69% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,070 | 115.7 | -75% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Borough & Bankside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Borough High Street” (719).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Borough High Street | 719 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 627 |
| On or near Supermarket | 363 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 215 |
| On or near Parking Area | 177 |
| On or near Webber Street | 149 |
| On or near Blackfriars Road | 120 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 116 |
| On or near Holland Street | 108 |
| On or near Gaunt Street | 105 |
Of the 4,481 crimes in Borough & Bankside with a recorded outcome, 74% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 683 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,337 | 74.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 504 | 11.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 308 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 124 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Borough & Bankside has an estimated population of 11,333 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (75%, against 23%), more students (23.1%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (34%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Borough & Bankside average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Borough & Bankside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 23.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 74.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Borough & Bankside a safe place to live?
Borough & Bankside recorded 455.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 22nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Borough & Bankside?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 1,523 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (1,061).
Is crime in Borough & Bankside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borough & Bankside was down 4% on the year before: 5,164 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,368 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Borough & Bankside?
About 11,333 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Borough & Bankside?
Borough & Bankside is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.