Crime in Peckham Rye: statistics, rates and trends
542 crimes were recorded in Peckham Rye in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Peckham Rye at a glance
- Crime trends in Peckham Rye
- Types of crime in Peckham Rye
- Peckham Rye compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Peckham Rye
- What happened after crimes were reported in Peckham Rye
- Demographics of Peckham Rye
- Questions about crime in Peckham Rye
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (158), vehicle crime (102) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Peckham Rye | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 542 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,683 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Peckham Rye peaked in the year to August 2020 (913 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (475). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 542 | 56.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 499 | 51.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 475 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 571 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 686 | 70.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 773 | 79.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 913 | 94.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 653 | 67.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 758 | 78.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Peckham Rye recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and theft from the person (72% above the national rate), and notably less public order (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 65 to 102 and other theft rose from 39 to 53, while burglary fell from 40 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 16.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 10.5 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 7.2 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Other theft | 53 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 2.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Peckham Rye.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Peckham Rye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hill | 1,016 | 90.7 | +62% |
| Goose Green | 1,306 | 103.5 | +85% |
| Rye Lane | 3,825 | 199.4 | +256% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,883 | 112.8 | +102% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | +19% |
| Dulwich Village | 804 | 78.5 | +40% |
| Peckham | 1,946 | 129.6 | +132% |
| St Giles | 1,672 | 117.1 | +109% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Peckham Rye over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Natasha Mews” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Natasha Mews | 43 |
| On or near Rye Hill Park | 37 |
| On or near Torridge Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Bonita Mews | 28 |
| On or near Banfield Road | 24 |
| On or near Athenlay Road | 23 |
| On or near Waveney Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Solomon'S Passage | 21 |
| On or near Ivydale Road | 18 |
| On or near B238 | 15 |
Of the 472 crimes in Peckham Rye with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 53.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 27.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Peckham Rye has an estimated population of 9,683 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (41%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%) and more social housing (29%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Peckham Rye average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Peckham Rye | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Peckham Rye a safe place to live?
Peckham Rye recorded 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Peckham Rye?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (102).
Is crime in Peckham Rye going up or down?
Recorded crime in Peckham Rye was up 9% on the year before: 542 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 499 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Peckham Rye?
About 9,683 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Peckham Rye?
Peckham Rye is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.