SE6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6

SE6, Lewisham has recorded a total of 646 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE6, encompassing approximately 56506 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (196) incidents (17.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (-35.47% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (68) incidents (134.48% increase)

SE6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 53
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 24
  • Catford Bridge with total crimes: 23

SE6 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE6

The postcode district are associated with the SE6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE6 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 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19611.4317.37%
Anti-social behaviour1113.47-35.47%
Vehicle crime681.96134.48%
Other theft461.2091.67%
Criminal damage and arson430.8195.45%
Drugs410.7641.38%
Public order310.73-26.19%
Shoplifting310.5563.16%
Theft from the person240.55100.00%
Burglary230.424.55%
Robbery200.4133.33%
Possession of weapons60.350.00%
Other crime40.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.07-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 167 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1729.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences1673.048250.00%
Public order422.964100.00%
Vehicle crime290.740.00%
Drugs290.510.00%
Other theft240.511100.00%
Burglary220.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.390.00%
Shoplifting190.390.00%
Robbery150.340.00%
Theft from the person120.27500.00%
Other crime60.210.00%
Bicycle theft50.110.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.120.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.040.00%
Public order10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.04100.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.18-88.24%
Bicycle theft30.07-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.04-99.42%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17110.7617000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1193.030.00%
Vehicle crime772.110.00%
Other theft491.360.00%
Shoplifting400.870.00%
Public order340.713300.00%
Burglary340.600.00%
Drugs270.600.00%
Robbery210.480.00%
Theft from the person170.37750.00%
Bicycle theft100.30900.00%
Other crime40.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.05-66.67%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson60.19-88.46%
Theft from the person20.11-86.67%
Public order10.04-97.37%
Violence and sexual offences10.02-99.43%
Bicycle theft10.02-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17511.5011.46%
Anti-social behaviour1163.1026.09%
Vehicle crime832.0569.39%
Other theft561.47-5.08%
Criminal damage and arson520.99-10.34%
Public order380.9258.33%
Burglary360.6756.52%
Shoplifting300.64-14.29%
Drugs180.5338.46%
Robbery170.3254.55%
Theft from the person150.307.14%
Other crime60.2750.00%
Bicycle theft60.11100.00%
Possession of weapons20.11-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1579.64-18.65%
Anti-social behaviour922.78-14.81%
Other theft591.639.26%
Criminal damage and arson581.0434.88%
Vehicle crime491.034.26%
Shoplifting350.87-14.63%
Public order240.62-14.29%
Burglary230.42-28.12%
Theft from the person140.4116.67%
Drugs130.250.00%
Robbery110.23-59.26%
Other crime40.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.0750.00%
Possession of weapons30.0550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19310.766.04%
Anti-social behaviour1083.42-18.80%
Other theft541.913.85%
Vehicle crime470.96-14.55%
Criminal damage and arson430.83-10.42%
Shoplifting410.76-34.92%
Burglary320.7339.13%
Public order280.577.69%
Robbery270.50285.71%
Drugs130.48-40.91%
Theft from the person120.23-7.69%
Other crime60.2120.00%
Bicycle theft20.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18211.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour1333.220.00%
Shoplifting632.350.00%
Vehicle crime551.110.00%
Other theft520.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson480.920.00%
Public order260.850.00%
Burglary230.460.00%
Drugs220.410.00%
Theft from the person130.390.00%
Robbery70.230.00%
Bicycle theft60.120.00%
Other crime50.110.00%
Possession of weapons40.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 851 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 2024172
April 2024119
January 2024116
December 202392
November 2023108
October 2023133

A total of 276 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202422
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
January 202452
December 202358
November 202343
October 202348

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202429
April 202427
January 202418
December 202313
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 342 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202424
July 20242
April 202449
January 202456
December 202359
November 202354
October 202352

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202442
July 20241
May 20244
April 202434
March 20241
January 202438
December 202324
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 1247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 2024167
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 2024171
March 20241
January 2024175
December 2023157
November 2023193
October 2023182

A total of 408 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202429
April 202477
January 202483
December 202349
November 202347
October 202355

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 20242
April 202417
March 20242
January 202415
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
April 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 202327
October 20237

A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
April 202434
January 202436
December 202323
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
April 202440
January 202430
December 202335
November 202341
October 202363

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total53
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime6
    Robbery5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Catford Bridge
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rushey Green
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Catford Broadway
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Franthorne Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Aitken Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Renshaw Close
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rosenthal Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
  • 14. Bromley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greenside Close
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Broadfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plassy Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Farley Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Oakham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Athelney Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gordon Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bellingham Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Evans Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Wellmeadow Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 25. Silvermere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Sambruck Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Balloch Road
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 28. Broadmead
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Moremead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Waters Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1