Crime Rates at Ben Smith Way, London, SE16 4SD

Ben Smith Way area has the 5th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in London Bridge & West Bermondsey , and the 27th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ben Smith Way (SE16 4SD) in the last 12 months was 789.2 per 1,000 residents and was 214.8% higher than the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average (250.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Theft from the person with 51 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 51 (≈ 250.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ben Smith Way (SE16 4SD), the main crime hotspot is near Jamaica Road. Police recorded 89 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.