Crime in North Walworth: statistics, rates and trends
3,035 crimes were recorded in North Walworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 222.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Walworth at a glance
- Crime trends in North Walworth
- Types of crime in North Walworth
- North Walworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Walworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Walworth
- Population and deprivation in North Walworth
- Questions about crime in North Walworth
- About this data
3,035 crimes were recorded in North Walworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 222.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 668 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Walworth has the 152nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Walworth | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,035 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 222.2 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,659 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Walworth was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,039 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,516). Over the whole period it rose 100%, 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 | 3,035 | 222.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,039 | 222.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,007 | 220.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,020 | 147.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,793 | 131.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,219 | 162.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,927 | 141.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,776 | 130.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,516 | 111.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 282 |
| June 2026 | 267 |
| May 2026 | 254 |
| April 2026 | 238 |
| March 2026 | 251 |
| February 2026 | 216 |
| January 2026 | 253 |
| December 2025 | 255 |
| November 2025 | 248 |
| October 2025 | 233 |
| September 2025 | 285 |
| August 2025 | 253 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Walworth 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 other theft (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-45%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 668 | 48.9 | 3.19 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 592 | 43.3 | 25.66 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 42.2 | 1.23 | +16% |
| Other theft | 338 | 24.7 | 3.87 | +28% |
| Drugs | 163 | 11.9 | 3.65 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 9.7 | 1.17 | -41% |
| Robbery | 123 | 9.0 | 6.67 | -5% |
| Public order | 108 | 7.9 | 1.19 | -6% |
| Burglary | 101 | 7.4 | 2.09 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 61 | 4.5 | 5.43 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.0 | 0.58 | -45% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +85% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.8 | 1.81 | +50% |
Anti-social behaviour in North Walworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Walworth recorded 668 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Walworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Walworth recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in North Walworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Walworth recorded 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Walworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Walworth recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Walworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Walworth recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Walworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Walworth recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Walworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Walworth recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Walworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Walworth recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Walworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Walworth recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Walworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Walworth recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Walworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Walworth recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Walworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Walworth recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Walworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Walworth recorded 24 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 85% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Walworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Walworth recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Walworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Walworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Walworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | -4% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | -5% |
| Newington | 2,495 | 155.6 | -30% |
| St George's | 1,607 | 207.6 | -7% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,821 | 278.9 | +26% |
| Borough & Bankside | 5,087 | 448.9 | +102% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | -48% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,305 | 148.8 | -33% |
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 Walworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 241 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 208 |
| On or near Elephant And Castle | 178 |
| On or near Sayer Street | 162 |
| On or near Waleorde Road | 154 |
| On or near Rodney Place | 137 |
| On or near Newington Causeway | 132 |
| On or near Elephant Road | 127 |
| On or near Nightclub | 90 |
| On or near New Kent Road | 77 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Walworth 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 | 1,437 | 47.3% |
| Not recorded | 668 | 22.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 431 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
North Walworth has an estimated population of 13,659. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Walworth sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Walworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.4% |
| Social rented homes | 40.0% |
| Private rented homes | 37.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is North Walworth a safe place to live?
North Walworth recorded 222.2 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 Walworth?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 668 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by theft from the person (592).
Is crime in North Walworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Walworth was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,035 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,039 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Walworth?
North Walworth 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 Walworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.