Crime Rate in Peckham Rye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckham Rye

The total recorded crimes in Peckham Rye, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckham Rye crime rate of 1.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Peckham Rye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Torridge Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Athenlay Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Peckham Rye has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 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.

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
Peckham144 14960 151,292 16
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 Rye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 202417
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202510
December 202414
November 20245
October 20248
September 202416
August 202413
April 20249

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Peckham Rye in March 2025

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

1. Banfield Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Torridge Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
3. Athenlay Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rye Hill Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Natasha Mews (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kelvington Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Honor Oak Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Buckstone Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hawkslade Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Rye Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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