Crime Rates at Providence Square, London, SE1 2EW

Providence Square area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Providence Square (SE1 2EW) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% lower than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average (256.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Providence Square (SE1 2EW), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 91 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.