Crime Rate in Rye Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rye Lane

The total recorded crimes in Rye Lane, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 367 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rye Lane crime rate of 3.38 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 Rye Lane, encompassing approximately 108,733 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Rye Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19

How safe is Rye Lane?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Rye Lane reported a higher crime volume than the Southwark average, with 2,547 crimes compared to 1,298. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rye Lane witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Rye Lane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Southwark average, with 3,595 crimes compared to 2,014. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rye Lane witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southwark, Rye Lane has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rye Lane Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rye Lane has recorded 367 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Rye Lane crimes were 2,547. The crime rate of Rye Lane in 2024 was 23.42 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rye Lane were around 3,595 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.06 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rye Lane)CrimesRank (Rye Lane)CrimesRank (Rye Lane)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
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 Rye47 23267 23513 23

Rye Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (85 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (143 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (147 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (158 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (81 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (70 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 748 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202590
March 202585
February 202576
January 202575
December 202473
November 202457
October 202466
September 202481
August 202470

A total of 284 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202541
March 202526
February 202523
January 202523
December 202447
November 202424
October 202425
September 202431
August 202411
July 20242

A total of 796 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202544
March 202542
February 202545
January 202561
December 202487
November 2024143
October 2024147
September 2024158
August 202429

A total of 594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202565
March 202561
February 202555
January 202552
December 202456
November 202478
October 202437
September 202457
August 202462
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202511
March 202519
February 202514
January 202529
December 202418
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 281 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202527
March 202519
February 202539
January 202528
December 202426
November 202434
October 202426
September 202425
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 202418
November 202419
October 202410
September 202413
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20251
March 20258
February 202510
January 202518
December 202410
November 202412
October 202422
September 20247
August 202411
May 20244

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 202419
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202519
March 202519
February 202529
January 202510
December 202430
November 202411
October 202417
September 202435
August 20247

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20258
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202418
September 202411
August 20244

High Crime Locations Rye Lane in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting14
Other theft4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Other theft1
4. Grove Vale (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
5. Peckham High Street (Map)
Total11
Robbery3
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Rye Passage (Map)
Total10
Burglary2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Holly Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Grove Hill Road (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person6
Vehicle crime3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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