SE13 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13

SE13, Lewisham has recorded a total of 644 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE13 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE13, encompassing approximately 46509 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (-13.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (122) incidents (-21.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (70) incidents (204.35% increase)

SE13 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 56
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

SE13 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE13

The postcode district are associated with the SE13, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE13 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17513.85-13.37%
Anti-social behaviour1223.76-21.79%
Other theft702.62204.35%
Theft from the person591.5151.28%
Public order441.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson370.9568.18%
Burglary300.80114.29%
Shoplifting270.6580.00%
Vehicle crime230.58360.00%
Drugs200.49-4.76%
Robbery160.4345.45%
Bicycle theft90.34350.00%
Other crime80.19100.00%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20212.3220100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1564.340.00%
Public order553.355400.00%
Theft from the person391.180.00%
Other theft230.842200.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.492100.00%
Drugs210.472000.00%
Shoplifting150.450.00%
Burglary140.320.00%
Robbery110.301000.00%
Vehicle crime50.240.00%
Possession of weapons40.110.00%
Other crime40.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Other theft10.020.00%
Public order10.020.00%
Drugs10.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.02-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60.34-96.55%
Other theft30.13-94.74%
Theft from the person30.06-94.23%
Criminal damage and arson20.06100.00%
Public order20.04-93.55%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17412.715700.00%
Anti-social behaviour743.740.00%
Other theft571.591325.00%
Theft from the person521.231200.00%
Vehicle crime511.120.00%
Shoplifting461.100.00%
Burglary340.990.00%
Public order310.73933.33%
Bicycle theft280.672700.00%
Drugs200.60566.67%
Robbery190.431800.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.020.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40.41-94.20%
Theft from the person40.09-86.21%
Drugs30.09-88.89%
Public order30.06-92.68%
Violence and sexual offences30.06-98.10%
Robbery10.06-95.24%
Bicycle theft10.02-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15812.15-24.76%
Other theft693.4015.00%
Anti-social behaviour631.48-21.25%
Public order411.35-25.45%
Burglary380.8831.03%
Vehicle crime360.820.00%
Shoplifting320.77-45.76%
Criminal damage and arson300.69-18.92%
Theft from the person290.65-35.56%
Drugs270.6228.57%
Robbery210.58-34.38%
Bicycle theft100.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons70.22133.33%
Other crime40.15100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21014.713.96%
Anti-social behaviour804.526.67%
Other theft601.72-3.23%
Shoplifting591.2922.92%
Public order551.2734.15%
Theft from the person451.1815.38%
Criminal damage and arson370.9732.14%
Vehicle crime360.8050.00%
Robbery320.7768.42%
Burglary290.6916.00%
Drugs210.6210.53%
Bicycle theft150.45114.29%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other crime20.06-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20212.7929.49%
Anti-social behaviour754.34-29.91%
Other theft621.61-1.59%
Shoplifting481.3365.52%
Public order411.030.00%
Theft from the person390.8830.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.84-24.32%
Burglary250.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime240.549.09%
Robbery190.5258.33%
Drugs190.41-38.71%
Bicycle theft70.4175.00%
Other crime30.15-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15612.30-24.64%
Anti-social behaviour1073.3511.46%
Other theft632.30-17.11%
Public order411.35-8.89%
Criminal damage and arson370.882.78%
Drugs310.800.00%
Burglary300.6725.00%
Theft from the person300.6557.89%
Shoplifting290.65-27.50%
Vehicle crime220.62-21.43%
Robbery120.4750.00%
Other crime70.260.00%
Bicycle theft40.15-73.33%
Possession of weapons30.09-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20713.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour964.450.00%
Other theft762.060.00%
Public order451.630.00%
Shoplifting400.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson360.860.00%
Drugs310.770.00%
Vehicle crime280.670.00%
Burglary240.600.00%
Theft from the person190.520.00%
Bicycle theft150.410.00%
Robbery80.320.00%
Other crime70.170.00%
Possession of weapons50.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024175
August 2024202
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 2024174
March 20243
January 2024158
December 2023210
November 2023202
October 2023156
September 2023207

A total of 773 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024156
April 202474
January 202463
December 202380
November 202375
October 2023107
September 202396

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202422
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 202430
December 202337
November 202328
October 202337
September 202336

A total of 359 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202455
July 20241
May 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202441
December 202355
November 202341
October 202341
September 202345

A total of 319 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202439
May 20243
April 202452
March 20244
January 202429
December 202345
November 202339
October 202330
September 202319

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202410
December 202315
November 20237
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241
April 202420
March 20243
January 202427
December 202321
November 202319
October 202331
September 202331

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202446
January 202432
December 202359
November 202348
October 202329
September 202340

A total of 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202421
December 202332
November 202319
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 225 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 202451
January 202436
December 202336
November 202324
October 202322
September 202328

A total of 224 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
April 202434
January 202438
December 202329
November 202325
October 202330
September 202324

A total of 488 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202423
July 20241
May 20243
April 202457
March 20244
January 202469
December 202360
November 202362
October 202363
September 202376

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE13 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total56
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Public order7
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cornmill Lane
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Granville Grove
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Barnstaple Lane
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 8. Salisbury Yard
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Campshill Place
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 10. Arlington Close
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Thurston Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Merchants Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total11
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Eastdown Park
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Limes Grove
    Total10
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tyrwhitt Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Lewis Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lewisham High Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hither Green Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Loampit Vale
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Myron Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lewisham Dlr
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Silk Mills Path
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Guyscliff Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lee High Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Blagdon Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Ladywell Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Algernon Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. John Penn Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Elverson Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1