Crime in Surrey Docks: statistics, rates and trends
1,015 crimes were recorded in Surrey Docks in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Surrey Docks at a glance
- Crime trends in Surrey Docks
- Types of crime in Surrey Docks
- Surrey Docks compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Surrey Docks
- What happened after crimes were reported in Surrey Docks
- Demographics of Surrey Docks
- Questions about crime in Surrey Docks
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (279), violence and sexual offences (229) and other theft (88) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,007th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Surrey Docks | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,015 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,482 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Surrey Docks peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,614 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (946). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,015 | 75.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 946 | 70.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,027 | 76.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,284 | 95.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,250 | 92.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,397 | 103.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,614 | 119.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,245 | 92.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,042 | 77.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
Compared with England and Wales, Surrey Docks recorded notably more theft from the person (3.2 times the national rate), bicycle theft (80% above the national rate) and burglary (57% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and shoplifting (53% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 205 to 279 and public order rose from 40 to 53, while drugs fell from 52 to 22 and robbery fell from 39 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 279 | 20.7 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 17.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Other theft | 88 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Burglary | 75 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -58% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.5 | 0.8 | -5% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Surrey Docks.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Surrey Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherhithe | 2,219 | 140.0 | +86% |
| North Bermondsey | 2,300 | 140.8 | +87% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,070 | 115.7 | +54% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,315 | 143.9 | +91% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,883 | 283.4 | +276% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,883 | 112.8 | +50% |
| Peckham | 1,946 | 129.6 | +72% |
| Chaucer | 3,588 | 213.9 | +184% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Surrey Docks over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Quebec Way | 52 |
| On or near Sophia Square | 43 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 41 |
| On or near Odessa Street | 41 |
| On or near Gulliver Street | 35 |
| On or near Blondin Way | 29 |
| On or near Greenland Quay | 27 |
| On or near Rotherhithe Street | 24 |
| On or near St Paul'S Avenue | 24 |
Of the 736 crimes in Surrey Docks with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 279 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 22.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Surrey Docks has an estimated population of 13,482 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (53%, against 23%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Surrey Docks average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Surrey Docks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 53.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Surrey Docks a safe place to live?
Surrey Docks recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,007th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Surrey Docks?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (229).
Is crime in Surrey Docks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Surrey Docks was up 7% on the year before: 1,015 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 946 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Surrey Docks?
About 13,482 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Surrey Docks?
Surrey Docks 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.