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Burglary Rates in Borough & Bankside

Southwark, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Borough & Bankside recorded 254 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 548% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

254

21.91 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

5,391

465.0 per 1,000 residents

548% above the UK average315% above the London regional average

How does Borough & Bankside rank?

Within Southwark

1 of 23 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

100th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

28
35
29
22
21
33
12
18
10
11
26
9
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Theft from Person
1559
29%
Other Crime
1512
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
757
14%
Violence & Sexual
679
13%
Burglary
254
5%
Shoplifting
230
4%
Robbery
226
4%
Drug Offences
124
2%
Vehicle Crime
50
1%

Property mix in Borough & Bankside

Source: Census 2021 · 5,291 households

Semi-detached 1%Terraced 4%Flats 94%

The most common property type in Borough & Bankside is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Borough & Bankside homeowners

Most homes in Borough & Bankside are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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