Crime Rate in Peckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckham

The total recorded crimes in Peckham, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckham crime rate of 1.25 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Peckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melon Road with total crimes: 16
  • Ferdinand Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Nutt Street with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Peckham has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane329 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer278 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth226 61,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road283 41,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe182 111,364 92,618 6
Newington191 101,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey223 81,393 82,394 7
Faraday225 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green219 91,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey171 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road160 131,047 131,662 13
St George's132 15971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood91 19735 181,374 15
St Giles122 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill102 18740 171,207 18
Goose Green120 17663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks77 21549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village85 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill67 22436 22776 22
Peckham Rye49 23267 23513 23

Peckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

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

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202543
January 202536
December 202429
November 202434
October 202436
September 202432
August 202432
April 202427

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 202418
October 202414
September 202420
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202514
December 202412
November 20244
October 202411
September 202416
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Peckham in March 2025

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

1. Melon Road (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Ferdinand Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Nutt Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Mission Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
5. Branch Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St George'S Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elcot Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
8. Bibury Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Shield Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
10. Geldart Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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