Crime Rate in Peckham Rye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckham Rye

The total recorded crimes in Peckham Rye, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckham Rye crime rate of 1.43 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 Rye, encompassing approximately 32,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Peckham Rye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Natasha Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Rye Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rye Hill Park with total crimes: 4

How safe is Peckham Rye?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Peckham Rye demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 267 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Peckham Rye recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Peckham Rye had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 513 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Peckham Rye recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peckham Rye Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Peckham Rye has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 23th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Peckham Rye crimes were 267. The crime rate of Peckham Rye in 2024 was 8.13 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peckham Rye were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.61 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peckham Rye)CrimesRank (Peckham Rye)CrimesRank (Peckham Rye)
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
Peckham154 15960 151,292 16
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 Rye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 202417
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202517
February 202512
January 202510
December 202414
November 20245
October 20248
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Peckham Rye in May 2025

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

1. Natasha Mews (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person6
2. Rye Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Rye Hill Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Banfield Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Kelvington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Hawkslade Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Ivydale Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
8. Carden Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brockley Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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