Crime Rate in Chaucer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chaucer

The total recorded crimes in Chaucer, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 283 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chaucer crime rate of 1.54 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (18.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
Chaucer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 28
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Newington Causeway 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 May 2025 the Chaucer has recorded 283 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chaucer)CrimesRank (Chaucer)CrimesRank (Chaucer)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
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
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
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

Chaucer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202431
October 202420
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202550
March 202555
February 202539
January 202556
December 202455
November 202444
October 202449
September 202457
August 202434
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202513
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202517
February 20257
January 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 202415
September 20248
August 202420

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202516
February 202515
January 202527
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 595 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202566
March 202566
February 202548
January 202553
December 202442
November 202474
October 202480
September 202450
August 202456

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202542
March 202542
February 202549
January 202529
December 202443
November 202459
October 202448
September 202442
August 202452

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202530
February 202518
January 202522
December 202431
November 202429
October 202430
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 202512
January 202517
December 202420
November 202428
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Chaucer in May 2025

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

1. Elephant Road (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person4
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Newington Causeway (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person9
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Falmouth Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. A2198 (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Long Lane (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
7. Bermondsey Square (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. County Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tarn Street (Map)
Total10
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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