Crime Rate in Champion Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Champion Hill

The total recorded crimes in Champion Hill, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Champion Hill crime rate of 1.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
Champion Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Shaw Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Southwark.

    • 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 areas in the Southwark.

  • 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 July 2025 the Champion Hill has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Champion Hill)CrimesRank (Champion Hill)CrimesRank (Champion Hill)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer276 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth280 41,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road253 61,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe222 91,364 92,618 6
Newington235 81,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey211 111,393 82,394 7
Faraday243 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green215 101,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey185 131,197 122,092 10
Peckham193 12960 151,292 16
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
St George's160 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Champion Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202524
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 202521
January 202533
December 202431
November 202422

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202515
May 202516
April 202519
March 202529
February 202522
January 202518
December 202427
November 202425

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202512
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 202414
November 20246

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202524
May 202510
April 20256
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 202419
November 20246

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202513
April 20253
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202511
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245

High Crime Locations Champion Hill in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Shaw Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
4. Pytchley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dog Kennel Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quorn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Stories Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Albrighton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
9. Dog Kennel Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Canning Cross (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1

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