Crime in South Bermondsey: statistics, rates and trends
2,070 crimes were recorded in South Bermondsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Bermondsey at a glance
- Crime trends in South Bermondsey
- Types of crime in South Bermondsey
- South Bermondsey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Bermondsey
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Bermondsey
- Demographics of South Bermondsey
- Questions about crime in South Bermondsey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (556), anti-social behaviour (465) and theft from the person (188) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 900th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | South Bermondsey | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,070 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.7 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,886 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Bermondsey peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,484 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,041). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,070 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,122 | 118.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,041 | 114.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,322 | 129.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,392 | 133.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,484 | 138.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,403 | 134.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,364 | 132.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,218 | 124.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 177 |
| July 2026 | 168 |
| June 2026 | 201 |
| May 2026 | 188 |
| April 2026 | 173 |
| March 2026 | 185 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 154 |
| November 2025 | 159 |
| October 2025 | 193 |
| September 2025 | 163 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Bermondsey recorded notably more theft from the person (6.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.9 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 72 and theft from the person rose from 156 to 188, while drugs fell from 98 to 68 and criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 556 | 31.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 465 | 26.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 188 | 10.5 | 1.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 168 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 116 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Public order | 102 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +167% |
| Robbery | 70 | 3.9 | 1.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 68 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.0 | 0.8 | -12% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than South Bermondsey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Bermondsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bermondsey | 2,300 | 140.8 | +22% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,315 | 143.9 | +24% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,883 | 283.4 | +145% |
| Faraday | 3,138 | 214.7 | +85% |
| Rotherhithe | 2,219 | 140.0 | +21% |
| Peckham | 1,946 | 129.6 | +12% |
| North Walworth | 3,015 | 220.7 | +91% |
| Chaucer | 3,588 | 213.9 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in South Bermondsey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hendre Road” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hendre Road | 86 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 77 |
| On or near Spa Road | 70 |
| On or near St James'S Road | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Penry Street | 63 |
| On or near Lucey Way | 57 |
| On or near Alscot Road | 56 |
| On or near Camilla Road | 56 |
| On or near Neckinger | 53 |
Of the 1,605 crimes in South Bermondsey with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 465 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 811 | 50.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 406 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
South Bermondsey has an estimated population of 17,886 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (64%, against 23%), more social housing (46%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Bermondsey average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South Bermondsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 63.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Bermondsey a safe place to live?
South Bermondsey recorded 115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 900th 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 South Bermondsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 556 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (465).
Is crime in South Bermondsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Bermondsey was down 2% on the year before: 2,070 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,122 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Bermondsey?
About 17,886 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Bermondsey?
South 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.