Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Common Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's , and the 29th 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 3TD) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.7% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Common Lane (SS7 3TD), the main crime hotspot is near Firfield Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 17 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 | Deerhurst Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Asquith Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Common Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Common Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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