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Burglary Rates in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Southwark, London, England

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

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London Bridge & West Bermondsey recorded 301 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 262% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

301

12.25 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

5,857

238.3 per 1,000 residents

262% above the UK average132% above the London regional average

How does London Bridge & West Bermondsey rank?

Within Southwark

2 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

99th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

29
25
32
24
20
18
27
26
19
23
33
25
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

Other Crime
1487
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
1188
20%
Theft from Person
1125
19%
Violence & Sexual
956
16%
Burglary
301
5%
Robbery
231
4%
Shoplifting
216
4%
Drug Offences
186
3%
Vehicle Crime
167
3%

Property mix in London Bridge & West Bermondsey

Source: Census 2021 · 11,593 households

Semi-detached 1%Terraced 4%Flats 94%

The most common property type in London Bridge & West Bermondsey is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for London Bridge & West Bermondsey homeowners

Most homes in London Bridge & West Bermondsey 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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