Crime in North Bermondsey: statistics, rates and trends
2,274 crimes were recorded in North Bermondsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in North Bermondsey
- Questions about crime in North Bermondsey
- About this data
2,274 crimes were recorded in North Bermondsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 487 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Bermondsey has the 542nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Bermondsey | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,274 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.2 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,337 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Bermondsey was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,446 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,869). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 2,274 | 139.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,446 | 149.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,388 | 146.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,197 | 134.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,869 | 114.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,430 | 148.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,292 | 140.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,088 | 127.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,028 | 124.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 199 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North 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 anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, other theft.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+47%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-60%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 29.8 | 0.87 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 441 | 27.0 | 1.76 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 405 | 24.8 | 14.68 | +47% |
| Other theft | 227 | 13.9 | 2.17 | +1% |
| Burglary | 127 | 7.8 | 2.20 | -5% |
| Robbery | 109 | 6.7 | 4.94 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -60% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.3 | 0.79 | -22% |
| Drugs | 69 | 4.2 | 1.29 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.2 | 0.61 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 2.3 | 2.83 | -21% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +11% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Bermondsey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Bermondsey recorded 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Bermondsey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Bermondsey recorded 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Bermondsey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Bermondsey recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Bermondsey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Bermondsey recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Bermondsey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Bermondsey recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Bermondsey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Bermondsey recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Bermondsey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Bermondsey recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Bermondsey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Bermondsey recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Bermondsey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Bermondsey recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Bermondsey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Bermondsey recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Bermondsey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Bermondsey recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Bermondsey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Bermondsey recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Bermondsey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Bermondsey recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Bermondsey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Bermondsey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Bermondsey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Bermondsey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Bermondsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | -17% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,821 | 278.9 | +100% |
| Rotherhithe | 2,194 | 138.4 | -1% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | +3% |
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | +54% |
| Surrey Docks | 1,016 | 75.4 | -46% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | +51% |
| North Walworth | 3,035 | 222.2 | +60% |
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 North Bermondsey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horselydown Lane | 290 |
| On or near West Lane | 110 |
| On or near Perryn Road | 100 |
| On or near Jamaica Road | 94 |
| On or near Bermondsey | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Freda Street | 62 |
| On or near Layard Square | 57 |
| On or near Parker'S Row | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North 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 | 1,086 | 47.8% |
| Not recorded | 441 | 19.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 396 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
North Bermondsey has an estimated population of 16,337. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Bermondsey sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Bermondsey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.1% |
| Social rented homes | 36.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is North Bermondsey a safe place to live?
North Bermondsey recorded 139.2 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 North Bermondsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (441).
Is crime in North Bermondsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Bermondsey was down 7% on the year before: 2,274 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,446 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Bermondsey?
North 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 North Bermondsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.