SE4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4

SE4, Lewisham has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE4, encompassing approximately 28536 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (24.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-34.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

SE4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Turnham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Avon Road with total crimes: 7

SE4 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE4

The postcode district are associated with the SE4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE4 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 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences668.1024.53%
Anti-social behaviour442.31-34.33%
Drugs171.54240.00%
Vehicle crime170.60466.67%
Criminal damage and arson160.60100.00%
Other theft150.56200.00%
Public order120.53-42.86%
Theft from the person110.4257.14%
Robbery100.39100.00%
Burglary100.35-28.57%
Shoplifting50.35-50.00%
Other crime40.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour676.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences532.355200.00%
Public order211.862000.00%
Burglary140.740.00%
Shoplifting100.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.350.00%
Theft from the person70.280.00%
Drugs50.250.00%
Robbery50.180.00%
Other theft50.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.040.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.18-95.83%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%
Public order10.04-91.67%
Robbery10.04-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour568.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences551.960.00%
Burglary261.930.00%
Other theft240.910.00%
Vehicle crime210.840.00%
Shoplifting160.740.00%
Public order120.560.00%
Drugs60.420.00%
Robbery40.21300.00%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.110.00%
Other crime20.070.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.04-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences668.6217.86%
Anti-social behaviour342.31-17.07%
Vehicle crime291.1952.63%
Other theft251.0213.64%
Shoplifting250.8819.05%
Burglary180.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.6350.00%
Drugs90.630.00%
Public order80.32-55.56%
Robbery60.28-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.21400.00%
Theft from the person20.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences568.27-8.20%
Anti-social behaviour411.962.50%
Other theft221.44-12.00%
Shoplifting210.7723.53%
Vehicle crime190.74-32.14%
Public order180.6750.00%
Burglary150.63-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson120.53-40.00%
Drugs90.4228.57%
Theft from the person80.3233.33%
Robbery80.28-20.00%
Other crime40.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.737.02%
Anti-social behaviour402.14-11.11%
Vehicle crime281.4064.71%
Other theft250.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson200.885.26%
Burglary190.705.56%
Shoplifting170.67-5.56%
Public order120.60-40.00%
Robbery100.42233.33%
Drugs70.35-22.22%
Theft from the person60.25200.00%
Bicycle theft40.21-20.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences578.76-27.85%
Anti-social behaviour452.00-26.23%
Other theft351.58118.75%
Public order201.2353.85%
Criminal damage and arson190.7018.75%
Shoplifting180.67200.00%
Burglary180.6338.46%
Vehicle crime170.63-41.38%
Drugs90.6050.00%
Bicycle theft50.3266.67%
Robbery30.1850.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%
Other crime10.04-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences798.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.770.00%
Vehicle crime292.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.020.00%
Other theft160.560.00%
Public order130.560.00%
Burglary130.460.00%
Shoplifting60.460.00%
Drugs60.210.00%
Other crime40.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202453
July 20241
June 20241
April 202455
January 202466
December 202356
November 202361
October 202357
September 202379

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
May 20241
April 202424
January 202425
December 202322
November 202325
October 202335
September 202316

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 20242
January 202418
December 202312
November 202320
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202467
April 202456
January 202434
December 202341
November 202340
October 202345
September 202361

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 202421
January 202429
December 202319
November 202328
October 202317
September 202329

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202426
January 202418
December 202315
November 202319
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 202318
November 202312
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 202416
January 202425
December 202321
November 202317
October 202318
September 20236

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Turnham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Avon Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Manor Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Beecroft Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coulgate Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Oscar Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lucas Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
  • 11. Francis Harvey Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Lewisham Way
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lion Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Arthurdon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Billingford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mantle Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Foxwell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Jeavons Mews
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bankhurst Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. St John'S Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tressillian Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Foxborough Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St Margaret'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Meretone Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Pincott Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1