Crime Rate in Rye Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rye Lane

The total recorded crimes in Rye Lane, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 329 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rye Lane crime rate of 3.03 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (11.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Rye Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 38
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rye Lane has recorded 329 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
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 Rye49 23267 23513 23

Rye Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202529
January 202510
December 202430
November 202411
October 202417
September 202435
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

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

A total of 727 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202545
January 202561
December 202487
November 2024143
October 2024147
September 2024158
August 202429
April 202415

A total of 542 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202555
January 202552
December 202456
November 202478
October 202437
September 202457
August 202462
July 20241
May 20241
April 202482

A total of 646 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202585
February 202576
January 202575
December 202473
November 202457
October 202466
September 202481
August 202470
April 202463

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202539
January 202528
December 202426
November 202434
October 202426
September 202425
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202440

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202529
December 202418
November 202411
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
April 202414

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 202418
September 202411
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 202418
November 202419
October 202410
September 202413
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 202419
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rye Lane in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting27
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Moncrieff Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Hayes Grove (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Peckham Rye (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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