Total Crime Rate
21.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Common Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's , and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Common Lane (SS7 3RY) in the last 12 months was 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the St George's average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Common Lane (SS7 3RY), the main crime hotspot is near Common Lane. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St George's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Common Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Abreys | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Finches | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Common Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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