Crime Rate in Peckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckham

The total recorded crimes in Peckham, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckham crime rate of 1.67 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (21.95% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
Peckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melon Road with total crimes: 15
  • Mission Place with total crimes: 10
  • Pennack Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Peckham has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peckham)CrimesRank (Peckham)CrimesRank (Peckham)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer276 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth280 41,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road253 61,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe222 91,364 92,618 6
Newington235 81,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey211 111,393 82,394 7
Faraday243 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green215 101,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey185 131,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
St George's160 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Peckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 202418
October 202414

A total of 452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202548
May 202559
April 202567
March 202546
February 202543
January 202536
December 202429
November 202434
October 202436

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202541
May 202532
April 202525
March 202533
February 202547
January 202529
December 202428
November 202433
October 202439

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20253
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 202514
December 202412
November 20244
October 202411

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 202511
January 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 202417

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 202436

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Peckham in July 2025

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

1. Melon Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mission Place (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Pennack Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Wilmot Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. Elcot Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ferdinand Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. East Surrey Grove (Map)
Total7
Public order5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bibury Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shield Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
10. Dorton Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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