Crime in Goose Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,281 crimes were recorded in Goose Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Goose Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Goose Green
- Types of crime in Goose Green
- Goose Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goose Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goose Green
- Population and deprivation in Goose Green
- Questions about crime in Goose Green
- About this data
1,281 crimes were recorded in Goose Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Goose Green has the 1,206th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Goose Green | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,281 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.6 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,613 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Goose Green was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,281 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,059). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 1,281 | 101.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,150 | 91.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,198 | 95.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,207 | 95.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,228 | 97.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,208 | 95.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,244 | 98.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,096 | 86.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,059 | 84.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| August 2025 | 116 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Goose Green 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+168%) and bicycle theft (+15%). The largest falls were in robbery (-27%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 206 | 16.3 | 1.97 | +168% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 11.1 | 2.25 | -7% |
| Other theft | 96 | 7.6 | 1.19 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 90 | 7.1 | 4.22 | -7% |
| Burglary | 63 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +4% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 3.7 | 4.53 | +15% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.9 | 2.11 | -27% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +9% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Goose Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goose Green recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Goose Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goose Green recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Goose Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goose Green recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 168% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Goose Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goose Green recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Goose Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goose Green recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Goose Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Goose Green recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Goose Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goose Green recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Goose Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goose Green recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Goose Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goose Green recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Goose Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Goose Green recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Goose Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goose Green recorded 36 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 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Goose Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goose Green recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Goose Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goose Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Goose Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goose Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Goose Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Goose Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goose Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hill | 1,016 | 90.7 | -11% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -35% |
| Dulwich Village | 788 | 77.0 | -24% |
| Rye Lane | 3,799 | 198.0 | +95% |
| Peckham Rye | 544 | 56.2 | -45% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | +14% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | +12% |
| Peckham | 1,959 | 130.5 | +28% |
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 Goose Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 169 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 132 |
| On or near Holmes Close | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Henslowe Road | 43 |
| On or near Hillsboro Road | 38 |
| On or near Ferris Road | 37 |
| On or near B219 | 35 |
| On or near Landcroft Road | 33 |
| On or near Tell Grove | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goose Green 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 | 697 | 54.4% |
| Not recorded | 215 | 16.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Goose Green has an estimated population of 12,613. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goose Green sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Goose Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Goose Green a safe place to live?
Goose Green recorded 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Goose Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (215).
Is crime in Goose Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goose Green was up 11% on the year before: 1,281 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,150 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Goose Green?
Goose Green 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 Goose Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.