Crime Rate in Champion Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Champion Hill

The total recorded crimes in Champion Hill, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Champion Hill crime rate of 1.27 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Champion Hill, encompassing approximately 80,242 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
Champion Hill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Denmark Hill with total crimes: 12
  • Champion Park with total crimes: 7

How safe is Champion Hill?

To understand the safety of Champion Hill, we need to analyze Champion Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Champion Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 740 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Champion Hill recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Champion Hill had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Champion Hill recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Champion Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Champion Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Champion Hill has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Champion Hill crimes were 740. The crime rate of Champion Hill in 2024 was 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Champion Hill were around 1,207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.04 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane329 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer278 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth226 61,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road283 41,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe182 111,364 92,618 6
Newington191 101,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey223 81,393 82,394 7
Faraday225 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green219 91,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey171 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road160 131,047 131,662 13
St George's132 15971 141,545 14
Peckham144 14960 151,292 16
Dulwich Wood91 19735 181,374 15
St Giles122 16820 161,258 17
Goose Green120 17663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks77 21549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village85 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill67 22436 22776 22
Peckham Rye49 23267 23513 23

Champion Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202533
December 202431
November 202422
October 202446
September 202426
August 202415
April 202426

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202420
August 20248
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202522
January 202518
December 202427
November 202425
October 202433
September 202421
August 202414
April 202418

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 202414
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
April 20241

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 202419
November 20246
October 202422
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
April 20244

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Champion Hill in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Champion Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
2. Denmark Hill (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Champion Park (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nairne Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. North Dulwich (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
6. Woodfarrs (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Theft from the person1
7. Pytchley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Quorn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Canning Cross (Map)
Total4
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maldon Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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