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Burglary Rates in South Bermondsey

Southwark, London, England

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

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South Bermondsey recorded 133 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 89% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

133

6.37 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,519

120.6 per 1,000 residents

89% above the UK average21% above the London regional average

How does South Bermondsey rank?

Within Southwark

14 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

92th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

10
8
13
13
11
11
13
6
12
17
10
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

Violence & Sexual
660
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
601
24%
Other Crime
538
21%
Theft from Person
201
8%
Vehicle Crime
174
7%
Burglary
133
5%
Drug Offences
94
4%
Robbery
88
3%
Shoplifting
30
1%

Property mix in South Bermondsey

Source: Census 2021 · 9,009 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 4%Terraced 14%Flats 81%

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

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What this means for South Bermondsey homeowners

Most homes in South 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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