Crime in Champion Hill: statistics, rates and trends
574 crimes were recorded in Champion Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Champion Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Champion Hill
- Types of crime in Champion Hill
- Champion Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Champion Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Champion Hill
- Population and deprivation in Champion Hill
- Questions about crime in Champion Hill
- About this data
574 crimes were recorded in Champion Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Champion Hill has the 2,375th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Champion Hill | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 574 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.5 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,637 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Champion Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (574). Over the whole period it fell 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 574 | 66.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 823 | 95.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 700 | 81.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 823 | 95.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 799 | 92.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 870 | 100.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 968 | 112.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 739 | 85.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 712 | 82.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Champion Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for theft from the person, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+45%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 14.6 | 0.43 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 91 | 10.5 | 6.24 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 9.3 | 0.60 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 6.9 | 1.41 | -9% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -14% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +45% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -29% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.2 | 0.99 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +73% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.9 | 2.14 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.4 | 1.69 | +9% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Champion Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Champion Hill recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Champion Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Champion Hill recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Champion Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Champion Hill recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Champion Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Champion Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Champion Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Champion Hill recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Champion Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Champion Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Champion Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Champion Hill recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Champion Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Champion Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Champion Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Champion Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Champion Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Champion Hill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Champion Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Champion Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Champion Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Champion Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Champion Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Champion Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Champion Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Champion Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Champion Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Champion Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Champion Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Green | 1,281 | 101.6 | +53% |
| Rye Lane | 3,799 | 198.0 | +198% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | +71% |
| Dulwich Village | 788 | 77.0 | +16% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,305 | 148.8 | +124% |
| Peckham | 1,959 | 130.5 | +96% |
| Dulwich Hill | 1,016 | 90.7 | +36% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | +74% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Champion Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dog Kennel Hill | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Quorn Road | 38 |
| On or near Pytchley Road | 35 |
| On or near Chadwick Road | 24 |
| On or near Canning Cross | 20 |
| On or near Champion Park | 20 |
| On or near Woodfarrs | 19 |
| On or near Stories Road | 18 |
| On or near Dylways | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Champion Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 278 | 48.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 19.9% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
Champion Hill has an estimated population of 8,637. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Champion Hill sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Champion Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.7% |
| Social rented homes | 39.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Champion Hill a safe place to live?
Champion Hill recorded 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Champion Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by theft from the person (91).
Is crime in Champion Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Champion Hill was down 30% on the year before: 574 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 823 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Champion Hill?
Champion Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Champion Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.