Crime in St George's, Southwark: statistics, rates and trends
1,607 crimes were recorded in St George's, Southwark in the 12 months to July 2026, 207.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St George's, Southwark
- Questions about crime in St George's, Southwark
- About this data
1,607 crimes were recorded in St George's, Southwark in the 12 months to July 2026, 207.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was theft from the person, with 459 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St George's, Southwark has the 181st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St George's, Southwark | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,607 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 207.6 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,741 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St George's, Southwark was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,693 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,123). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 1,607 | 207.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,693 | 218.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,582 | 204.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,456 | 188.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,176 | 151.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,199 | 154.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,358 | 175.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,286 | 166.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,123 | 145.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St George's, Southwark 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, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in robbery (+30%) and shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-31%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 459 | 59.3 | 35.10 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 289 | 37.3 | 2.43 | -31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 34.1 | 1.00 | +8% |
| Other theft | 128 | 16.5 | 2.59 | +22% |
| Robbery | 82 | 10.6 | 7.84 | +30% |
| Public order | 79 | 10.2 | 1.54 | +20% |
| Burglary | 59 | 7.6 | 2.15 | -24% |
| Drugs | 55 | 7.1 | 2.17 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 6.5 | 0.78 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 5.3 | 6.43 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.0 | 0.60 | -26% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 1.16 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.6 | 1.60 | +71% |
Theft from the person in St George's, Southwark
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St George's, Southwark recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St George's, Southwark
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St George's, Southwark recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St George's, Southwark
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St George's, Southwark recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St George's, Southwark
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St George's, Southwark recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St George's, Southwark
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St George's, Southwark recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St George's, Southwark
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St George's, Southwark recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St George's, Southwark
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St George's, Southwark recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St George's, Southwark
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St George's, Southwark recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St George's, Southwark
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St George's, Southwark recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St George's, Southwark
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St George's, Southwark recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St George's, Southwark
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St George's, Southwark recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St George's, Southwark
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St George's, Southwark recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St George's, Southwark
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St George's, Southwark recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St George's, Southwark
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St George's, Southwark recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St George's, Southwark, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St George's, Southwark.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St George's, Southwark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough & Bankside | 5,087 | 448.9 | +116% |
| Chaucer | 3,594 | 214.3 | +3% |
| North Walworth | 3,035 | 222.2 | +7% |
| Newington | 2,495 | 155.6 | -25% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | +1% |
| London Bridge & West Bermondsey | 3,821 | 278.9 | +34% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,305 | 148.8 | -28% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | -44% |
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 St George's, Southwark over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elephant And Castle | 171 |
| On or near Pastor Street | 107 |
| On or near Churchyard Row | 100 |
| On or near Princess Street | 99 |
| On or near A3202 | 90 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 81 |
| On or near Dante Place | 69 |
| On or near Holyoak Road | 65 |
| On or near London Road | 56 |
| On or near Library Street | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St George's, Southwark 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 | 870 | 54.1% |
| Not recorded | 289 | 18.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St George's, Southwark has an estimated population of 7,741. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St George's, Southwark sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St George's, Southwark |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is St George's, Southwark a safe place to live?
St George's, Southwark recorded 207.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St George's, Southwark?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (289).
Is crime in St George's, Southwark going up or down?
Recorded crime in St George's, Southwark was down 5% on the year before: 1,607 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,693 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St George's, Southwark?
St George's, Southwark 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 St George's, Southwark. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.