Crime Rate in Goose Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goose Green

The total recorded crimes in Goose Green, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goose Green crime rate of 1.17 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 Goose Green, encompassing approximately 89,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Goose Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Holmes Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Goose Green?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Goose Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 663 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goose Green recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Goose Green had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,140 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goose Green recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goose Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goose Green has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Goose Green crimes were 663. The crime rate of Goose Green in 2024 was 7.45 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goose Green were around 1,140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.80 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goose Green)CrimesRank (Goose Green)CrimesRank (Goose Green)
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
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Goose Green 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 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 202513
March 202516
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 202422

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 202510
January 202512
December 20246
November 20248

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20259
April 202512
March 202523
February 202520
January 20256
December 202414
November 202410

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202522
May 202525
April 202523
March 202516
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 202411
November 202416

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

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Goose Green in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Holmes Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hillsboro Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
6. Hansler Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. B219 (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Landcroft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tintagel Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1

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