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Burglary Rates in Nunhead & Queen's Road

Southwark, London, England

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

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Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 155 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 110% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

155

7.11 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,531

116.1 per 1,000 residents

110% above the UK average35% above the London regional average

How does Nunhead & Queen's Road rank?

Within Southwark

12 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

94th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

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15
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15
10
7
17
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Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
682
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
550
22%
Other Crime
537
21%
Vehicle Crime
191
8%
Burglary
155
6%
Shoplifting
121
5%
Drug Offences
115
5%
Theft from Person
106
4%
Robbery
74
3%

Property mix in Nunhead & Queen's Road

Source: Census 2021 · 9,292 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 6%Terraced 27%Flats 64%

The most common property type in Nunhead & Queen's Road is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Nunhead & Queen's Road homeowners

Most homes in Nunhead & Queen's Road 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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