Crime Rate in Chaucer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chaucer

The total recorded crimes in Chaucer, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 276 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chaucer crime rate of 1.50 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 Chaucer, encompassing approximately 183,458 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-30.16% decrease)
Chaucer Crime Hotspots

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

  • A2198 with total crimes: 17
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

How safe is Chaucer?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Chaucer reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 1,808 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chaucer witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Chaucer experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 2,893 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chaucer witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Chaucer has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chaucer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chaucer has recorded 276 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Chaucer crimes were 1,808. The crime rate of Chaucer in 2024 was 9.86 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chaucer were around 2,893 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.77 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chaucer)CrimesRank (Chaucer)CrimesRank (Chaucer)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
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
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
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

Chaucer 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 60 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (75 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (66 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20251
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202564
May 202559
April 202550
March 202555
February 202539
January 202556
December 202455
November 202444
October 202449

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202519
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202431
October 202420

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202563
May 202538
April 202542
March 202542
February 202549
January 202529
December 202443
November 202459
October 202448

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202516
April 202520
March 202517
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202525
April 202521
March 202516
February 202515
January 202527
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202520
May 202518
April 202517
March 202530
February 202518
January 202522
December 202431
November 202429
October 202430

A total of 614 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202575
May 202560
April 202566
March 202566
February 202548
January 202553
December 202442
November 202474
October 202480

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202519
April 202512
March 202513
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 202512
January 202517
December 202420
November 202428
October 202413

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244

High Crime Locations Chaucer in July 2025

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

1. A2198 (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
2. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person11
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Elephant Road (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Great Dover Street (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. County Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Alice Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
10. Long Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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