Crime in St George's, Southwark: statistics, rates and trends
1,599 crimes were recorded in St George's, Southwark in the 12 months to August 2026, 206.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St George's, Southwark at a glance
- Crime trends in St George's, Southwark
- Types of crime in St George's, Southwark
- St George's, Southwark compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St George's, Southwark
- What happened after crimes were reported in St George's, Southwark
- Demographics of St George's, Southwark
- Questions about crime in St George's, Southwark
- About this data
Crime map
Theft from the person (462), anti-social behaviour (295) and violence and sexual offences (266) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St George's, Southwark | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,599 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 206.6 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,741 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St George's, Southwark peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,705 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,090). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 47%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,599 | 206.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,705 | 220.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,569 | 202.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,462 | 188.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,216 | 157.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,170 | 151.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,355 | 175.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,344 | 173.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,090 | 140.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 140 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 138 |
| November 2025 | 113 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
Compared with England and Wales, St George's, Southwark recorded notably more theft from the person (35.5 times the national rate), robbery (7.5 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (6.1 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (38% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 55 and other theft rose from 105 to 131, while burglary fell from 88 to 53 and criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 462 | 59.7 | 1.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 295 | 38.1 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 34.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Other theft | 131 | 16.9 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Robbery | 79 | 10.2 | 1.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 75 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Burglary | 53 | 6.8 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Drugs | 52 | 6.7 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 5.0 | 0.8 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St George's, Southwark; the highest is Borough & Bankside (455.7 per 1,000) and the lowest South Bermondsey (115.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St George's, Southwark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough & Bankside | 5,164 | 455.7 | +121% |
| Chaucer | 3,588 | 213.9 | +4% |
| North Walworth | 3,015 | 220.7 | +7% |
| Newington | 2,473 | 154.2 | -25% |
| Faraday | 3,138 | 214.7 | +4% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,883 | 283.4 | +37% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,348 | 151.6 | -27% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,070 | 115.7 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in St George's, Southwark over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elephant And Castle” (173).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elephant And Castle | 173 |
| On or near Pastor Street | 109 |
| On or near Churchyard Row | 99 |
| On or near Princess Street | 98 |
| On or near A3202 | 93 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 84 |
| On or near Dante Place | 66 |
| On or near Holyoak Road | 60 |
| On or near London Road | 59 |
| On or near Library Street | 51 |
Of the 1,304 crimes in St George's, Southwark with a recorded outcome, 66% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 295 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 862 | 66.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 231 | 17.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
St George's, Southwark has an estimated population of 7,741 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (73%, against 23%), more students (23.1%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (42%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St George's, Southwark average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St George's, Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 23.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 73.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St George's, Southwark a safe place to live?
St George's, Southwark recorded 206.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St George's, Southwark?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (295).
Is crime in St George's, Southwark going up or down?
Recorded crime in St George's, Southwark was down 6% on the year before: 1,599 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,705 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St George's, Southwark?
About 7,741 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St George's, Southwark?
St George's, Southwark 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.