Crime Rate in Rye Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rye Lane

The total recorded crimes in Rye Lane, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 398 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rye Lane crime rate of 3.66 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (22.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
Rye Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28
  • Basing Court 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 July 2025 the Rye Lane has recorded 398 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rye Lane)CrimesRank (Rye Lane)CrimesRank (Rye Lane)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
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 Rye58 23267 23513 23

Rye Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202524
May 202531
April 202541
March 202526
February 202523
January 202523
December 202447
November 202424
October 202425

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202580
May 202569
April 202565
March 202561
February 202555
January 202552
December 202456
November 202478
October 202437

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202516
May 202517
April 202512
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 202418
November 202419
October 202410

A total of 669 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202530
May 202540
April 202544
March 202542
February 202545
January 202561
December 202487
November 2024143
October 2024147

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
April 202517
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202418

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202518
April 20251
March 20258
February 202510
January 202518
December 202410
November 202412
October 202422

A total of 318 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202546
May 202539
April 202527
March 202519
February 202539
January 202528
December 202426
November 202434
October 202426

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20257
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202530
May 202533
April 202519
March 202519
February 202529
January 202510
December 202430
November 202411
October 202417

A total of 764 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202575
May 202575
April 202590
March 202585
February 202576
January 202575
December 202473
November 202457
October 202466

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
January 20258
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202525
April 202511
March 202519
February 202514
January 202529
December 202418
November 202411
October 20249

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rye Lane in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Basing Court (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peckham High Street (Map)
Total18
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hayes Grove (Map)
Total12
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Moncrieff Place (Map)
Total10
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Talfourd Road (Map)
Total10
Burglary4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grove Hill Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences3

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