WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in St Giles, Southwark

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Giles, localized within Southwark.

Total Crimes

139
trending_up +15.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

81.53per 1k
trending_up +1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

15,931

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour25
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Theft from Person12
Vehicle Crime12
Burglary9
Public Order7
Other Theft7
Drug Offences6
Bicycle Theft4
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Other Crime1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Criminal damage and arson: 7Violence and sexual offences: 6Public order: 2
20
On or near Cottage Green Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near Dalwood Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Peckham Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near B217 Map
Theft from the person: 2Drugs: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Dagmar Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Peckham Grove Map
Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Ashworth Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Melbury Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Peckham Road Map
Theft from the person: 2
2

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Local Rank

#9safest in Southwark

City Average

136.73per 1k

Local Policing

St Giles

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Local Priorities

Tackling Burglary on the ward

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

To reduce residential burglary by increasing visible presence, improving community awareness and disrupting offenders through targeted policing activity and partnership work.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) patrols

Issued: 30 Dec 2025

Status Update

Due to darker nights, hi visibility patrols in crime or highlighted areas of concern to reassure the public and reduce ASB and crime against women and girls.
Agreed by panel on 04/03/2026 to remain as a ward priority.

Actioned: 23 May 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour / EV Scooters & Pedal Cycles - Camberwell Church Street SE5

Issued: 30 Dec 2025

Status Update

St Giles and Camberwell Green SNT officers to patrol the Camberwell Church Street area concerning anti-social behaviour.
A successful policing operation in relation to two-wheeled vehicle crime (electric bikes, EV Scooters, mopeds and pedal cycles) was conducted on 24/02/2026. Further operations to be scheduled.

Actioned: 23 May 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour / Drug Usage - Southampton Way SE5.

Issued: 30 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have been patrolling this area to tackle Anti Social Behaviour and rough sleepers, working in partnership with the Southwark Council Street Population Team in order to get vulnerable people into supported accommodation.
Patrols to continue as agreed at Ward Panel meeting of 04/03/2026.

Actioned: 23 May 2026

Engagement Events

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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