Burglary Rates in Chaucer

Southwark, London, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

138

8.77 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,511

223.2 per 1,000 residents

160% above the UK average66% above the London regional average

How does Chaucer rank?

Within Southwark

6 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

97th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Theft from Person

817

23%

Other Crime

716

20%

Violence & Sexual

659

19%

Anti-social Behaviour

500

14%

Shoplifting

267

Robbery

221

Burglary

138

Drug Offences

120

Vehicle Crime

Property mix in Chaucer

Source: Census 2021 · 6,468 households

Semi-detached 1%Terraced 3%Flats 96%

The most common property type in Chaucer is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.