Crime in St Giles: statistics, rates and trends
1,618 crimes were recorded in St Giles in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Giles at a glance
- Crime trends in St Giles
- Types of crime in St Giles
- St Giles compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Giles
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Giles
- Population and deprivation in St Giles
- Questions about crime in St Giles
- About this data
1,618 crimes were recorded in St Giles in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 506 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Giles has the 942nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Giles | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,618 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.3 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,277 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Giles was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,688 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,326). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,618 | 113.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,536 | 107.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,433 | 100.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,326 | 92.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,389 | 97.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,688 | 118.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,660 | 116.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,482 | 103.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,443 | 101.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 147 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Giles 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+35%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-26%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 506 | 35.4 | 1.04 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 310 | 21.7 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Other theft | 123 | 8.6 | 1.35 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 7.6 | 1.54 | -26% |
| Burglary | 103 | 7.2 | 2.04 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 6.7 | 3.94 | -26% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.4 | 0.97 | +35% |
| Drugs | 82 | 5.7 | 1.76 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +4% |
| Robbery | 41 | 2.9 | 2.13 | +24% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 2.5 | 3.06 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -5% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +120% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Giles
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Giles recorded 506 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Giles
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Giles recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Giles
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Giles recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Giles
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Giles recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Giles
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Giles recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Giles
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Giles recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Giles
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Giles recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Giles
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Giles recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Giles
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Giles recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Giles
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Giles recorded 41 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 up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Giles
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Giles recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Giles
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Giles recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Giles
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Giles recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Giles
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Giles recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Giles, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Giles.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Giles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Green | 2,305 | 148.8 | +31% |
| Peckham | 1,959 | 130.5 | +15% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -41% |
| Rye Lane | 3,799 | 198.0 | +75% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | +86% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | +27% |
| Newington | 2,495 | 155.6 | +37% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | +2% |
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 Giles over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 199 |
| On or near Peckham Road | 113 |
| On or near Peckham Grove | 70 |
| On or near Southampton Way | 69 |
| On or near Ashworth Close | 54 |
| On or near Vestry Mews | 45 |
| On or near Dalwood Street | 44 |
| On or near Camberwell Church Street | 42 |
| On or near Harbord Close | 42 |
| On or near Grace'S Road | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Giles 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 | 610 | 37.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 397 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 310 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
St Giles has an estimated population of 14,277. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Giles sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Giles |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.0% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is St Giles a safe place to live?
St Giles recorded 113.3 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 Giles?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 506 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (310).
Is crime in St Giles going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Giles was up 5% on the year before: 1,618 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,536 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Giles?
St Giles 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 Giles. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.