Crime Rate in St George's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St George's

The total recorded crimes in St George's, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St George's crime rate of 1.82 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 George's, encompassing approximately 87,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
St George's Crime Hotspots

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

  • A3202 with total crimes: 16
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 15
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is St George's?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, St George's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 971 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St George's recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, St George's had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,545 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St George's recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St George's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St George's has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 0.19 ranking 14th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total St George's crimes were 971. The crime rate of St George's in 2024 was 11.07 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in St George's were around 1,545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.61 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St George's)CrimesRank (St George's)CrimesRank (St George's)
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
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
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 George's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (49 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202549
May 202553
April 202558
March 202545
February 202534
January 202527
December 202416
November 202423
October 202452
September 202433
August 202433

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202533
May 202539
April 202540
March 202527
February 202518
January 202529
December 202423
November 202438
October 202447
September 202439
August 202440

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 202514
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202546
May 202532
April 202514
March 202516
February 202512
January 202522
December 202417
November 202426
October 202419
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
August 20241

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 20241

High Crime Locations St George's in July 2025

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

1. A3202 (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elephant And Castle (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Princess Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Churchyard Row (Map)
Total11
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dante Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Library Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Thomas Doyle Street (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Holyoak Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Pastor Street (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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