Crime Rate in St Giles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Giles

The total recorded crimes in St Giles, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Giles crime rate of 1.19 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
St Giles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashworth Close with total crimes: 8
  • Vestry Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the St Giles has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Giles)CrimesRank (St Giles)CrimesRank (St Giles)
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
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
Goose Green100 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

St Giles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202515
March 202518
February 202527
January 202537
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418
September 202428
August 202423

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20254
March 202514
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 202413
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 20258
February 20254
January 202514
December 202419
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202539
March 202542
February 202535
January 202535
December 202435
November 202432
October 202424
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 202512
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202415
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Giles in May 2025

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

1. Ashworth Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Public order1
2. Vestry Mews (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Peckham Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
5. Gables Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Camberwell Church Street (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cottage Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
8. Peckham Grove (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
9. Dalwood Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
10. Southampton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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