Crime Rate in St Giles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Giles

The total recorded crimes in St Giles, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Giles crime rate of 1.43 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 St Giles, encompassing approximately 100,524 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
St Giles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Harbord Close with total crimes: 11
  • Peckham Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Giles?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, St Giles demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 820 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Giles recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, St Giles had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,258 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Giles recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Giles Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Giles has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total St Giles crimes were 820. The crime rate of St Giles in 2024 was 8.16 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Giles were around 1,258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.51 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Giles)CrimesRank (St Giles)CrimesRank (St Giles)
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
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

St Giles 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202550
May 202521
April 202539
March 202542
February 202535
January 202535
December 202435
November 202432
October 202424

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 202512
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202415

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202522
April 20254
March 202514
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 202413
October 202413

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202537
May 202536
April 202515
March 202518
February 202527
January 202537
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20252
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20259
April 202519
March 20258
February 20254
January 202514
December 202419
November 202410
October 202413

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Giles in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Harbord Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Peckham Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Vicarage Grove (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashworth Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Redbridge Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Camberwell Church Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Havil Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Southampton Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Coleman Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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