Crime in Borough & Bankside: statistics, rates and trends
5,087 crimes were recorded in Borough & Bankside in the 12 months to July 2026, 448.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Borough & Bankside
- Questions about crime in Borough & Bankside
- About this data
5,087 crimes were recorded in Borough & Bankside in the 12 months to July 2026, 448.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was theft from the person, with 1,518 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Borough & Bankside has the 24th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Borough & Bankside | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,087 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 448.9 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,333 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Borough & Bankside was highest in the year to July 2025 (5,416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,429). Over the whole period it rose 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 5,087 | 448.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,416 | 477.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,287 | 466.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,899 | 432.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,132 | 364.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,429 | 302.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,155 | 366.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,033 | 444.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,175 | 368.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 442 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Borough & Bankside over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for theft from the person, other theft, anti-social behaviour.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1,518 | 133.9 | 79.29 | -16% |
| Other theft | 1,024 | 90.4 | 14.13 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 683 | 60.3 | 3.93 | +2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 53.6 | 1.56 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 259 | 22.9 | 2.76 | +7% |
| Robbery | 245 | 21.6 | 16.00 | +2% |
| Burglary | 200 | 17.6 | 4.99 | -29% |
| Public order | 143 | 12.6 | 1.90 | +1% |
| Bicycle theft | 131 | 11.6 | 14.04 | +9% |
| Drugs | 112 | 9.9 | 3.02 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.4 | 0.90 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.5 | 1.54 | +42% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -18% |
Theft from the person in Borough & Bankside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Borough & Bankside recorded 1,518 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (133.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Borough & Bankside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Borough & Bankside recorded 1,024 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (90.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Borough & Bankside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Borough & Bankside recorded 683 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Borough & Bankside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Borough & Bankside recorded 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Borough & Bankside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Borough & Bankside recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Borough & Bankside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Borough & Bankside recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Borough & Bankside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Borough & Bankside recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Borough & Bankside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Borough & Bankside recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Borough & Bankside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Borough & Bankside recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Borough & Bankside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Borough & Bankside recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Borough & Bankside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Borough & Bankside recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Borough & Bankside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Borough & Bankside recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Borough & Bankside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Borough & Bankside recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Borough & Bankside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Borough & Bankside recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Borough & Bankside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Borough & Bankside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Borough & Bankside |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's | 1,607 | 207.6 | -54% |
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | -52% |
| North Walworth | 3,035 | 222.2 | -50% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,821 | 278.9 | -38% |
| Newington | 2,495 | 155.6 | -65% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | -53% |
| North Bermondsey | 2,274 | 139.2 | -69% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | -74% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Borough & Bankside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Borough High Street | 678 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 624 |
| On or near Supermarket | 376 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 219 |
| On or near Parking Area | 179 |
| On or near Webber Street | 129 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 122 |
| On or near Blackfriars Road | 112 |
| On or near Holland Street | 106 |
| On or near Bedale Street | 91 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Borough & Bankside over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,289 | 64.7% |
| Not recorded | 683 | 13.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 510 | 10.0% |
| Under investigation | 299 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.0% |
Borough & Bankside has an estimated population of 11,333. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Borough & Bankside sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Borough & Bankside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 83.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.3% |
| Social rented homes | 34.2% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Borough & Bankside a safe place to live?
Borough & Bankside recorded 448.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Borough & Bankside?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 1,518 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (1,024).
Is crime in Borough & Bankside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borough & Bankside was down 6% on the year before: 5,087 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,416 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Borough & Bankside?
Borough & Bankside is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Borough & Bankside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.