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Burglary Rates in Rye Lane

Southwark, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Rye Lane recorded 204 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 223% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

204

10.90 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,825

204.3 per 1,000 residents

223% above the UK average106% above the London regional average

How does Rye Lane rank?

Within Southwark

4 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

21
24
21
15
13
13
20
19
15
8
15
20
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Anti-social Behaviour
846
22%
Other Crime
792
21%
Violence & Sexual
774
20%
Theft from Person
356
9%
Shoplifting
315
8%
Vehicle Crime
241
6%
Burglary
204
5%
Robbery
159
4%
Drug Offences
138
4%

Property mix in Rye Lane

Source: Census 2021 · 8,034 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 8%Terraced 24%Flats 65%

The most common property type in Rye Lane is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Rye Lane homeowners

Most homes in Rye Lane are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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