Crime Rate in Goose Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goose Green

The total recorded crimes in Goose Green, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goose Green crime rate of 1.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Goose Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Landcroft Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Goose Green has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goose Green)CrimesRank (Goose Green)CrimesRank (Goose Green)
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
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Goose Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202516
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 202422
October 202424
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202523
February 202520
January 20256
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202516
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 202411
November 202416
October 20249
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 202510
January 202512
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
May 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20241

High Crime Locations Goose Green in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Landcroft Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Holmes Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Henslowe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Landells Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Jarvis Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wellington Mews (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Public order1

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