Crime Rate in Peckham Rye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peckham Rye

The total recorded crimes in Peckham Rye, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peckham Rye crime rate of 1.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Peckham Rye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ivydale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Solomon'S Passage with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Peckham Rye has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peckham Rye)CrimesRank (Peckham Rye)CrimesRank (Peckham Rye)
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
Peckham193 12960 151,292 16
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 Rye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 202417
November 20247
October 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
October 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202512
April 202515
March 202517
February 202512
January 202510
December 202414
November 20245
October 20248

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241

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
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 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

High Crime Locations Peckham Rye in July 2025

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

1. Banfield Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ivydale Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Solomon'S Passage (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rye Hill Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Waveney Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Natasha Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Bonita Mews (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Forester Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carden Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marmora Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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