Peckham Rye vs Rye Lane

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Peckham Rye Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rye Lane Metropolitan Police Service

      Peckham Rye vs Rye Lane Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Peckham Rye
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,485 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      40.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rye Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,350 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      33.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peckham Rye
      B Rye Lane
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,485
      12,350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,156
      12,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.3%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.2%
      33.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peckham Rye
      B Rye Lane
      Violent Crime
      1,604 ↑9%
      3,086 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,299 ↑16%
      2,685 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      505 ↓9%
      961 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      648 ↓8%
      888 ↑0%
      Burglary
      325 ↓10%
      688 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      366 ↑6%
      588 ↓5%
      Drugs
      207 ↓1%
      590 ↑51%
      Public Order
      298 ↑2%
      531 ↑2%
      Robbery
      178 ↑5%
      386 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      537 ↑25%
      600 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      278 ↓4%
      841 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      122 ↓2%
      286 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑64%
      95 ↑98%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑13%
      125 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Peckham Rye is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peckham Rye safer than Rye Lane?

      Peckham Rye has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,485 crimes in the last 12 months. Rye Lane has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 12,350 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peckham Rye vs Rye Lane?

      Peckham Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rye Lane shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peckham Rye and Rye Lane?

      In Peckham Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,604 incidents). In Rye Lane, it is Violent Crime (3,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peckham Rye and Rye Lane?

      Peckham Rye recorded 1,299 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rye Lane recorded 2,685. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Peckham Rye vs Rye Lane?

      Violent crime in Peckham Rye totalled 1,604 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,086 in Rye Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peckham Rye and Rye Lane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peckham Rye recorded 6,156 crimes (now 6,485, a change of +5.3%). Rye Lane recorded 12,120 crimes previously (now 12,350, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peckham Rye and Rye Lane?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Peckham Rye has a resolution rate of 40.2% and Rye Lane has 33.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peckham Rye and Rye Lane?

      Peckham Rye falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rye Lane is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Peckham Rye and Rye Lane?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Peckham Rye or Rye Lane on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peckham Rye and Rye Lane. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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