Crime in North Bermondsey: statistics, rates and trends
2,300 crimes were recorded in North Bermondsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Bermondsey at a glance
- Crime trends in North Bermondsey
- Types of crime in North Bermondsey
- North Bermondsey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Bermondsey
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Bermondsey
- Demographics of North Bermondsey
- Questions about crime in North Bermondsey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (483), anti-social behaviour (442) and theft from the person (416) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 523rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | North Bermondsey | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,300 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.8 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,337 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Bermondsey peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,430 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,902). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,300 | 140.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,430 | 148.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,402 | 147.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,216 | 135.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,902 | 116.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,332 | 142.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,321 | 142.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,127 | 130.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,997 | 122.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 225 |
| July 2026 | 257 |
| June 2026 | 192 |
| May 2026 | 211 |
| April 2026 | 191 |
| March 2026 | 217 |
| February 2026 | 166 |
| January 2026 | 190 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Bermondsey recorded notably more theft from the person (15.1 times the national rate), robbery (5.5 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (46% below) and other crime (33% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 276 to 416 and robbery rose from 101 to 122, while shoplifting fell from 206 to 92 and criminal damage and arson fell from 100 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 483 | 29.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 442 | 27.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 416 | 25.5 | 1.7 | +51% |
| Other theft | 236 | 14.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 124 | 7.6 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Robbery | 122 | 7.5 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 5.7 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 5.6 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Drugs | 74 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.1 | 0.8 | -27% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Bermondsey; the highest is London Bridge & West Bermondsey (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Surrey Docks (75.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Bermondsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bermondsey | 2,070 | 115.7 | -18% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,883 | 283.4 | +101% |
| Rotherhithe | 2,219 | 140.0 | -1% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,315 | 143.9 | +2% |
| Chaucer | 3,588 | 213.9 | +52% |
| Surrey Docks | 1,015 | 75.3 | -47% |
| Faraday | 3,138 | 214.7 | +52% |
| North Walworth | 3,015 | 220.7 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in North Bermondsey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Horselydown Lane” (292).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horselydown Lane | 292 |
| On or near West Lane | 125 |
| On or near Perryn Road | 103 |
| On or near Jamaica Road | 94 |
| On or near Bermondsey | 76 |
| On or near Freda Street | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Layard Square | 60 |
| On or near Ben Smith Way | 54 |
| On or near Parker'S Row | 48 |
Of the 1,858 crimes in North Bermondsey with a recorded outcome, 60% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 442 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,110 | 59.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 386 | 20.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
North Bermondsey has an estimated population of 16,337 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (65%, against 23%), more social housing (37%, against 17%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Bermondsey average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | North Bermondsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 64.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Bermondsey a safe place to live?
North Bermondsey recorded 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 523rd 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 North Bermondsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 483 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (442).
Is crime in North Bermondsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Bermondsey was down 5% on the year before: 2,300 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,430 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Bermondsey?
About 16,337 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Bermondsey?
North Bermondsey 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.