Crime in Peckham: statistics, rates and trends
1,959 crimes were recorded in Peckham in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
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1,959 crimes were recorded in Peckham in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 547 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Peckham has the 676th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Peckham | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,959 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.5 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,013 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Peckham was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,959 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,470). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,959 | 130.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,820 | 121.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,470 | 97.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,510 | 100.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,669 | 111.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,793 | 119.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,741 | 116.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,787 | 119.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,836 | 122.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
| August 2025 | 180 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Peckham 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, other theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+73%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-51%) and burglary (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 547 | 36.4 | 2.38 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 523 | 34.8 | 1.02 | +23% |
| Other theft | 152 | 10.1 | 1.58 | -6% |
| Drugs | 147 | 9.8 | 2.99 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 9.4 | 1.91 | -1% |
| Burglary | 93 | 6.2 | 1.75 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 88 | 5.9 | 3.47 | +13% |
| Public order | 63 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 53 | 3.5 | 4.29 | +10% |
| Robbery | 52 | 3.5 | 2.56 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +73% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +133% |
Anti-social behaviour in Peckham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Peckham recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Peckham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Peckham recorded 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Peckham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Peckham recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Peckham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Peckham recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Peckham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Peckham recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Peckham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Peckham recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Peckham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Peckham recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Peckham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Peckham recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Peckham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Peckham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Peckham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Peckham recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Peckham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Peckham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Peckham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Peckham recorded 19 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 73% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Peckham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Peckham recorded 17 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 up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Peckham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Peckham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Peckham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Peckham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peckham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | +10% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | -13% |
| Rye Lane | 3,799 | 198.0 | +52% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | -12% |
| Faraday | 3,079 | 210.6 | +61% |
| Camberwell Green | 2,305 | 148.8 | +14% |
| South Bermondsey | 2,078 | 116.2 | -11% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -49% |
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 Peckham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Melon Road | 175 |
| On or near Mission Place | 103 |
| On or near Elcot Avenue | 83 |
| On or near Pennack Road | 70 |
| On or near Goldsmith Road | 56 |
| On or near Neville Close | 54 |
| On or near Nutt Street | 54 |
| On or near Ebley Close | 51 |
| On or near Cronin Street | 48 |
| On or near Sumner Road | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Peckham 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 | 660 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 547 | 27.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Peckham has an estimated population of 15,013. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Peckham sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Peckham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.5% |
| Social rented homes | 57.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Peckham a safe place to live?
Peckham recorded 130.5 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 Peckham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (523).
Is crime in Peckham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peckham was up 8% on the year before: 1,959 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,820 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Peckham?
Peckham 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 Peckham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.