Crime in Rotherhithe: statistics, rates and trends

2,194 crimes were recorded in Rotherhithe in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.4 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 violence and sexual offences, with 466 reports (21% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rotherhithe has the 551st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rotherhithe was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,631 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,194). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rotherhithe 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 shoplifting (+51%) and theft from the person (+28%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rotherhithe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rotherhithe recorded 466 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rotherhithe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rotherhithe recorded 446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Rotherhithe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rotherhithe recorded 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rotherhithe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rotherhithe recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rotherhithe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rotherhithe recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rotherhithe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rotherhithe recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rotherhithe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rotherhithe recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Rotherhithe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rotherhithe recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rotherhithe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rotherhithe recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Rotherhithe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rotherhithe recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rotherhithe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rotherhithe recorded 63 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 35% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rotherhithe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rotherhithe recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rotherhithe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rotherhithe recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rotherhithe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rotherhithe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rotherhithe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rotherhithe.

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 Rotherhithe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rotherhithe 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.

Rotherhithe has an estimated population of 15,848. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rotherhithe sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Rotherhithe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.