Crime in South Bermondsey: statistics, rates and trends

2,078 crimes were recorded in South Bermondsey in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 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 violence and sexual offences, with 550 reports (26% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Bermondsey has the 891st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Bermondsey was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,557 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,028). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 South 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 shoplifting (+160%) and theft from the person (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-27%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in South Bermondsey

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Bermondsey recorded 550 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South Bermondsey

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Bermondsey recorded 476 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in South Bermondsey

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Bermondsey recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Bermondsey

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Bermondsey recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Bermondsey

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Bermondsey recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Bermondsey

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Bermondsey recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Bermondsey

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Bermondsey recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in South Bermondsey

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Bermondsey recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Bermondsey

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Bermondsey recorded 72 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 23% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Bermondsey

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Bermondsey recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Bermondsey

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Bermondsey recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in South Bermondsey

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Bermondsey recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Bermondsey

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Bermondsey recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Bermondsey

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Bermondsey recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South Bermondsey over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South 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.

South Bermondsey has an estimated population of 17,886. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Bermondsey sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. 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 South Bermondsey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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