Crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey: statistics, rates and trends
3,821 crimes were recorded in London Bridge & West Bermondsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 278.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey at a glance
- Crime trends in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- Types of crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- London Bridge & West Bermondsey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- What happened after crimes were reported in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- Population and deprivation in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- Questions about crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- About this data
3,821 crimes were recorded in London Bridge & West Bermondsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 278.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was theft from the person, with 781 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, London Bridge & West Bermondsey has the 89th highest crime rate.
| Measure | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,821 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 278.9 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,701 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey was highest in the year to July 2024 (4,012 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,794). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 3,821 | 278.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,890 | 283.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,012 | 292.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,304 | 241.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,179 | 232.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,403 | 248.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,449 | 251.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,663 | 267.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,794 | 203.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 368 |
| June 2026 | 359 |
| May 2026 | 287 |
| April 2026 | 278 |
| March 2026 | 349 |
| February 2026 | 295 |
| January 2026 | 276 |
| December 2025 | 328 |
| November 2025 | 329 |
| October 2025 | 334 |
| September 2025 | 310 |
| August 2025 | 308 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in London Bridge & West Bermondsey 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, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+34%) and public order (+22%). The largest falls were in drugs (-32%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 781 | 57.0 | 33.74 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 710 | 51.8 | 3.38 | -15% |
| Other theft | 633 | 46.2 | 7.23 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 44.3 | 1.29 | +9% |
| Burglary | 197 | 14.4 | 4.07 | +3% |
| Public order | 151 | 11.0 | 1.66 | +22% |
| Robbery | 137 | 10.0 | 7.40 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 9.1 | 1.09 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 109 | 8.0 | 9.67 | -8% |
| Drugs | 104 | 7.6 | 2.32 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.9 | 1.95 | +53% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +79% |
Theft from the person in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 781 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 710 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 633 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to London Bridge & West Bermondsey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to London Bridge & West Bermondsey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | -23% |
| North Bermondsey | 2,274 | 139.2 | -50% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | -58% |
| North Walworth | 3,035 | 222.2 | -20% |
| Borough & Bankside | 5,087 | 448.9 | +61% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | -24% |
| St George's | 1,607 | 207.6 | -26% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | -48% |
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 London Bridge & West Bermondsey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 322 |
| On or near Railway Approach | 207 |
| On or near London Bridge | 188 |
| On or near Crimscott Street | 123 |
| On or near London Bridge Street | 109 |
| On or near Battle Bridge Lane | 107 |
| On or near Snowsfields | 100 |
| On or near Potters Fields | 83 |
| On or near Borough High Street | 81 |
| On or near Abbots Lane | 75 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in London Bridge & West Bermondsey 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 | 2,102 | 55.0% |
| Not recorded | 710 | 18.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 470 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 213 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 134 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 97 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
London Bridge & West Bermondsey has an estimated population of 13,701. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in London Bridge & West Bermondsey sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.4% |
| Social rented homes | 33.9% |
| Private rented homes | 39.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is London Bridge & West Bermondsey a safe place to live?
London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 278.9 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 London Bridge & West Bermondsey?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 781 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (710).
Is crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in London Bridge & West Bermondsey was down 2% on the year before: 3,821 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,890 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers London Bridge & West Bermondsey?
London Bridge & West Bermondsey 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 London Bridge & West Bermondsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.