Crime in Goose Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,306 crimes were recorded in Goose Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Goose Green
- Questions about crime in Goose Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), shoplifting (235) and anti-social behaviour (212) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,158th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Goose Green | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,306 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.5 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,613 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Goose Green of any year here (1,306 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,306 | 103.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,174 | 93.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,213 | 96.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,181 | 93.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,241 | 98.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,204 | 95.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,266 | 100.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,100 | 87.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,028 | 81.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goose Green recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.7 times the national rate), theft from the person (4.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (53% below) and public order (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 90 to 235 and burglary rose from 50 to 71, while robbery fell from 49 to 34 and public order fell from 61 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 19.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 235 | 18.6 | 8.5 | +161% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 16.8 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 11.3 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 97 | 7.7 | 1.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 96 | 7.6 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 49 | 3.9 | 0.8 | +26% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.7 | 1.4 | -31% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Goose Green; the highest is Rye Lane (199.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Peckham Rye (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goose Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hill | 1,016 | 90.7 | -12% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -36% |
| Dulwich Village | 804 | 78.5 | -24% |
| Rye Lane | 3,825 | 199.4 | +93% |
| Peckham Rye | 542 | 56.0 | -46% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,883 | 112.8 | +9% |
| St Giles | 1,672 | 117.1 | +13% |
| Peckham | 1,946 | 129.6 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Goose Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (190).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 190 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 135 |
| On or near Holmes Close | 54 |
| On or near Henslowe Road | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Ferris Road | 34 |
| On or near Landcroft Road | 34 |
| On or near Spurling Road | 33 |
| On or near B219 | 32 |
| On or near Tell Grove | 31 |
Of the 1,094 crimes in Goose Green with a recorded outcome, 66% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 212 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 725 | 66.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 18.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Goose Green has an estimated population of 12,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (68%, against 34%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goose Green average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Goose Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 68.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goose Green a safe place to live?
Goose Green recorded 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,158th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Goose Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (235).
Is crime in Goose Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goose Green was up 11% on the year before: 1,306 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,174 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goose Green?
About 12,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goose Green?
Goose Green is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.