Crime in Surrey Docks: statistics, rates and trends
1,016 crimes were recorded in Surrey Docks in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Surrey Docks
- Questions about crime in Surrey Docks
- About this data
1,016 crimes were recorded in Surrey Docks in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 275 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Surrey Docks has the 2,014th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Surrey Docks | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,016 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,482 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Surrey Docks was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,621 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (960). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,016 | 75.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 960 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,032 | 76.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,254 | 93.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,285 | 95.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,402 | 104.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,621 | 120.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,218 | 90.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,036 | 76.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Surrey Docks 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, burglary, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+33%) and public order (+20%). The largest falls were in robbery (-48%) and drugs (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +10% |
| Other theft | 81 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +14% |
| Burglary | 69 | 5.1 | 1.45 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 5.1 | 3.03 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 4.2 | 0.50 | -11% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -16% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -45% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.6 | 1.21 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.6 | 1.89 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +800% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 0.28 | +33% |
Anti-social behaviour in Surrey Docks
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Surrey Docks recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Surrey Docks
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Surrey Docks recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Surrey Docks
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Surrey Docks recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Surrey Docks
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Surrey Docks recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Surrey Docks
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Surrey Docks recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Surrey Docks
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Surrey Docks recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Surrey Docks
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Surrey Docks recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Surrey Docks
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Surrey Docks recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Surrey Docks
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Surrey Docks recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Surrey Docks
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Surrey Docks recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Surrey Docks
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Surrey Docks recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Surrey Docks
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Surrey Docks recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Surrey Docks
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Surrey Docks recorded 9 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 800% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Surrey Docks
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Surrey Docks recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Surrey Docks, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Surrey Docks.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Surrey Docks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherhithe | 2,194 | 138.4 | +84% |
| North Bermondsey | 2,274 | 139.2 | +85% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | +54% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | +91% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,821 | 278.9 | +270% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | +53% |
| Peckham | 1,959 | 130.5 | +73% |
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | +184% |
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 Surrey Docks over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Quebec Way | 49 |
| On or near Sophia Square | 41 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 40 |
| On or near Odessa Street | 39 |
| On or near Gulliver Street | 34 |
| On or near Greenland Quay | 31 |
| On or near Blondin Way | 28 |
| On or near Elgar Street | 24 |
| On or near St Paul'S Avenue | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Surrey Docks 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 | 392 | 38.6% |
| Not recorded | 275 | 27.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Surrey Docks has an estimated population of 13,482. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Surrey Docks sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Surrey Docks |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.0% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% |
| Private rented homes | 40.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Surrey Docks a safe place to live?
Surrey Docks recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Surrey Docks?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (235).
Is crime in Surrey Docks going up or down?
Recorded crime in Surrey Docks was up 6% on the year before: 1,016 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 960 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Surrey Docks?
Surrey Docks 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 Surrey Docks. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.