Crime Rate in Champion Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Champion Hill

The total recorded crimes in Champion Hill, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Champion Hill crime rate of 1.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Champion Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Dog Kennel Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Dog Kennel Hill 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 May 2025 the Champion Hill has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Champion Hill)CrimesRank (Champion Hill)CrimesRank (Champion Hill)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer283 41,808 52,893 4
North Walworth254 51,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road234 71,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe201 101,364 92,618 6
Newington199 111,801 61,954 11
Faraday243 61,289 111,826 12
North Bermondsey205 91,393 82,394 7
Camberwell Green208 81,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey182 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road172 131,047 131,662 13
St George's161 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood128 16735 181,374 15
Peckham154 15960 151,292 16
St Giles120 17820 161,258 17
Goose Green100 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Champion Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202529
February 202522
January 202518
December 202427
November 202425
October 202433
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 202414
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 202516
February 202521
January 202533
December 202431
November 202422
October 202446
September 202426
August 202415

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 202419
November 20246
October 202422
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202420
August 20248
May 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Champion Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Dog Kennel Hill (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
3. Dog Kennel Hill (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pytchley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chadwick Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quorn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Bromar Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Stories Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Canning Cross (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3

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