Crime Rate in Peckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckham

The total recorded crimes in Peckham, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckham crime rate of 1.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Peckham, encompassing approximately 115,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-11.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Peckham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Melon Road with total crimes: 23
  • Elcot Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Pennack Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Peckham?

To understand the safety of Peckham, we need to analyze Peckham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Peckham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 960 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Peckham recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Peckham had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,292 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Peckham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Peckham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Peckham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Peckham has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Peckham crimes were 960. The crime rate of Peckham in 2024 was 8.33 (year) or 0.69 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peckham were around 1,292 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.21 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peckham)CrimesRank (Peckham)CrimesRank (Peckham)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer283 41,808 52,893 4
North Walworth254 51,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road234 71,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe201 101,364 92,618 6
Newington199 111,801 61,954 11
Faraday243 61,289 111,826 12
North Bermondsey205 91,393 82,394 7
Camberwell Green208 81,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey182 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road172 131,047 131,662 13
St George's161 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood128 16735 181,374 15
St Giles120 17820 161,258 17
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
Goose Green100 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Peckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 202511
January 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 202417
September 202425
August 20243

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202567
March 202546
February 202543
January 202536
December 202429
November 202434
October 202436
September 202432
August 202432

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202533
February 202547
January 202529
December 202428
November 202433
October 202439
September 202427
August 202438
June 20242

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 202418
October 202414
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 202514
December 202412
November 20244
October 202411
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202436
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Peckham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Peckham postcode area is presented below.

1. Melon Road (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Theft from the person5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Elcot Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Pennack Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
4. Mission Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Cator Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Neville Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. St George'S Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sumner Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
9. Leontine Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bull Yard (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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