Crime in Rye Lane: statistics, rates and trends
3,799 crimes were recorded in Rye Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 198.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rye Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Rye Lane
- Types of crime in Rye Lane
- Rye Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rye Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rye Lane
- Population and deprivation in Rye Lane
- Questions about crime in Rye Lane
- About this data
3,799 crimes were recorded in Rye Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 198.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 846 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rye Lane has the 200th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rye Lane | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,799 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 198.0 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,184 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rye Lane was highest in the year to July 2025 (4,175 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (3,172). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 3,799 | 198.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,175 | 217.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,308 | 172.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,172 | 165.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,450 | 179.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,426 | 178.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,567 | 185.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,992 | 208.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,801 | 198.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 354 |
| June 2026 | 347 |
| May 2026 | 342 |
| April 2026 | 361 |
| March 2026 | 297 |
| February 2026 | 271 |
| January 2026 | 249 |
| December 2025 | 344 |
| November 2025 | 295 |
| October 2025 | 320 |
| September 2025 | 316 |
| August 2025 | 303 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rye Lane 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, theft from the person, other theft.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+55%) and bicycle theft (+33%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 846 | 44.1 | 2.87 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 782 | 40.8 | 1.19 | +13% |
| Theft from the person | 371 | 19.3 | 11.45 | +15% |
| Other theft | 319 | 16.6 | 2.60 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 294 | 15.3 | 1.85 | -69% |
| Vehicle crime | 247 | 12.9 | 2.61 | +8% |
| Burglary | 186 | 9.7 | 2.74 | +9% |
| Robbery | 163 | 8.5 | 6.29 | +29% |
| Public order | 158 | 8.2 | 1.24 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 128 | 6.7 | 0.98 | +4% |
| Drugs | 127 | 6.6 | 2.02 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 114 | 5.9 | 7.22 | +33% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.7 | 0.81 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +55% |
Anti-social behaviour in Rye Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rye Lane recorded 846 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Rye Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rye Lane recorded 782 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rye Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rye Lane recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rye Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rye Lane recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rye Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rye Lane recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rye Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rye Lane recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rye Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rye Lane recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rye Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rye Lane recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rye Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rye Lane recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rye Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rye Lane recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rye Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rye Lane recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rye Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rye Lane recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rye Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rye Lane recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rye Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rye Lane recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rye Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rye Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rye Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | -42% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -66% |
| Peckham | 1,959 | 130.5 | -34% |
| Goose Green | 1,281 | 101.6 | -49% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | -43% |
| Peckham Rye | 544 | 56.2 | -72% |
| Old Kent Road | 2,312 | 143.7 | -27% |
| Dulwich Hill | 1,016 | 90.7 | -54% |
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 Rye Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 602 |
| On or near Nightclub | 247 |
| On or near Basing Court | 152 |
| On or near Moncrieff Place | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 116 |
| On or near Peckham High Street | 104 |
| On or near Almond Close | 103 |
| On or near Talfourd Road | 89 |
| On or near Clayton Road | 78 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rye Lane 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 | 1,687 | 44.4% |
| Not recorded | 846 | 22.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 603 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 241 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 164 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 123 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Rye Lane has an estimated population of 19,184. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rye Lane sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rye Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.9% |
| Social rented homes | 35.3% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Rye Lane a safe place to live?
Rye Lane recorded 198.0 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 Rye Lane?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 846 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (782).
Is crime in Rye Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rye Lane was down 9% on the year before: 3,799 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,175 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rye Lane?
Rye Lane 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 Rye Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.