Is Waterloo and South Bank Safe?
Crime statistics for Waterloo and South Bank. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 115,319 total crimes recorded in Waterloo and South Bank
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Waterloo and South Bank — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waterloo and South Bank safe?
Waterloo and South Bank has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. 37,487 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in Waterloo and South Bank in the last 12 months?
37,487 crimes were recorded in Waterloo and South Bank in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 5.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (39,600 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Waterloo and South Bank?
The most common crime in Waterloo and South Bank is Theft from Person, with 30,524 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 81.4% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Waterloo and South Bank increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Waterloo and South Bank is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.3% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
What is the safety score for Waterloo and South Bank?
Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Waterloo and South Bank compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Waterloo and South Bank is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Waterloo and South Bank?
75% of crimes in Waterloo and South Bank resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Waterloo and South Bank?
17,723 violent crimes were recorded in Waterloo and South Bank in the last 12 months, representing 47.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 15,931 incidents.
When was the crime data for Waterloo and South Bank last updated?
The crime data for Waterloo and South Bank was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Waterloo and South Bank with other areas?
You can compare Waterloo and South Bank with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.