Crime Rate in St Giles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Giles

The total recorded crimes in St Giles, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Giles crime rate of 1.21 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
St Giles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southampton Way with total crimes: 7
  • Camberwell Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ashworth Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Giles has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane329 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer278 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth226 61,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road283 41,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe182 111,364 92,618 6
Newington191 101,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey223 81,393 82,394 7
Faraday225 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green219 91,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey171 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road160 131,047 131,662 13
St George's132 15971 141,545 14
Peckham144 14960 151,292 16
Dulwich Wood91 19735 181,374 15
Champion Hill102 18740 171,207 18
Goose Green120 17663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks77 21549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village85 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill67 22436 22776 22
Peckham Rye49 23267 23513 23

St Giles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202535
January 202535
December 202435
November 202432
October 202424
September 202421
August 202424
April 202425

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202527
January 202537
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418
September 202428
August 202423
April 202427

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
April 202414

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202415
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 202514
December 202419
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 202413
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
April 202414

A total of 2 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
January 20251

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245

High Crime Locations St Giles in March 2025

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

1. Southampton Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
2. Camberwell Church Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ashworth Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
4. Peckham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Wilson Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Windsor Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Diamond Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Cross Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dagmar Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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