Public safety information

Peckham is a busy and vibrant part of Southwark. It’s a popular home to 15,000 people (Census 2021).

Everyone has the right to feel safe where they live. The council’s Community Safety information includes details of support and services to help if you are experiencing any issues around safety. In an emergency, always call 999.

Community wardens

The council’s Community Wardens patrol across Southwark, including Peckham. The wardens provide a uniformed presence in areas of concern for crime and anti-social behaviour, helping to create a safer borough for all.

Miguel is a Town Centre warden in the Community Wardens service. He has been a warden for four years and can be often be seen out working in the Peckham area.

Miguel said:

“I love to be out and about, talking with the public and working in such a diverse community. It can be a difficult job but we get a lot of support and I love knowing that every day is different.”

Tackling violence against women and girls

Safety of women and girls across the borough is a priority for the council. Girls and women experience harassment every day from boys and men.

Women and girls should be able to walk our streets without fear or intimidation. It is not for them to adapt their behaviour to avoid unwanted attention from men or to feel safe. That’s why our campaign ‘Through Her Eyes’ speaks directly to men and boys. 

Staring, unwelcome comments, and jokes of a sexual nature are harassment. These seemingly small acts can grow into violence and abuse. Sexual harassment sits on a sliding scale of harm. If not called out, it can escalate into violence against women and girls. This abuse is often seen as part of normal life due to harmful attitudes towards women and girls. We want men and boys to make it right by challenging their own attitudes and behaviour, and that of others.

Find out more about the ‘Through Her Eyes’ campaign and how to help

Page last updated: 20 February 2024