Crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road: statistics, rates and trends
1,927 crimes were recorded in Nunhead & Queen's Road in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road at a glance
- Crime trends in Nunhead & Queen's Road
- Types of crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road
- Nunhead & Queen's Road compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nunhead & Queen's Road
- Population and deprivation in Nunhead & Queen's Road
- Questions about crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road
- About this data
1,927 crimes were recorded in Nunhead & Queen's Road in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nunhead & Queen's Road has the 900th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nunhead & Queen's Road | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,927 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.5 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,689 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,927 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,446). Over the whole period it rose 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,927 | 115.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,849 | 110.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,815 | 108.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,446 | 86.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,466 | 87.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,713 | 102.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,686 | 101.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,738 | 104.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,627 | 97.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 172 |
| May 2026 | 186 |
| April 2026 | 158 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 159 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 186 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nunhead & Queen's Road over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+122%) and drugs (+44%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-15%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 31.5 | 0.92 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 392 | 23.5 | 1.53 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 9.5 | 1.93 | +14% |
| Other theft | 142 | 8.5 | 1.33 | -8% |
| Burglary | 128 | 7.7 | 2.17 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +122% |
| Drugs | 105 | 6.3 | 1.92 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 3.7 | 2.20 | -15% |
| Robbery | 60 | 3.6 | 2.66 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.9 | 2.26 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +91% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nunhead & Queen's Road, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nunhead & Queen's Road.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nunhead & Queen's Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Lane | 3,799 | 198.0 | +72% |
| Peckham | 1,959 | 130.5 | +13% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | +24% |
| Peckham Rye | 544 | 56.2 | -51% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | -2% |
| Goose Green | 1,281 | 101.6 | -12% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -42% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | +1% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Nunhead & Queen's Road over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 132 |
| On or near Colmore Mews | 131 |
| On or near Burchell Road | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Carlton Grove | 89 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 67 |
| On or near Regal Row | 58 |
| On or near Wood'S Road | 51 |
| On or near Queens Road Peckham | 47 |
| On or near Clifton Way | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nunhead & Queen's Road over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 725 | 37.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 21.5% |
| Not recorded | 392 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Nunhead & Queen's Road has an estimated population of 16,689. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nunhead & Queen's Road sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nunhead & Queen's Road |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.9% |
| Social rented homes | 48.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Nunhead & Queen's Road a safe place to live?
Nunhead & Queen's Road recorded 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (392).
Is crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nunhead & Queen's Road was up 4% on the year before: 1,927 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,849 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nunhead & Queen's Road?
Nunhead & Queen's Road is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Nunhead & Queen's Road. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.