SE13 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 5BQ

SE13 5BQ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.30 per 1,000 population. This SE13 5BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE13 postcode area, which has experienced 619 crimes and a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE13 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 5BQ, encompassing approximately 6219 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE13 5BQ area, explore the SE13 5BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-32.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)

SE13 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Granville Grove with total crimes: 20

SE13 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.30-32.79%
Anti-social behaviour326.59-5.88%
Other theft235.15155.56%
Public order223.7015.79%
Theft from the person203.54-9.09%
Shoplifting143.22250.00%
Burglary62.25200.00%
Robbery50.960.00%
Drugs40.80-55.56%
Other crime30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6128.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.810.00%
Theft from the person225.470.00%
Public order193.541800.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.050.00%
Drugs91.450.00%
Other theft91.45800.00%
Robbery51.450.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.77-91.89%
Theft from the person20.48-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Other theft20.32-88.89%
Public order20.32-77.78%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.011133.33%
Theft from the person265.951200.00%
Shoplifting204.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.220.00%
Other theft183.05800.00%
Drugs102.89900.00%
Bicycle theft91.61800.00%
Public order91.45350.00%
Robbery81.450.00%
Vehicle crime81.290.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.77-91.18%
Theft from the person20.48-88.24%
Other theft20.32-91.30%
Public order20.32-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.16-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.69-19.05%
Other theft235.479.52%
Anti-social behaviour173.70-34.62%
Theft from the person172.73-19.05%
Shoplifting162.73-23.81%
Public order122.57-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson91.930.00%
Robbery91.45-40.00%
Drugs81.45-33.33%
Burglary71.29600.00%
Vehicle crime71.1340.00%
Bicycle theft41.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour266.75-10.34%
Shoplifting214.1831.25%
Theft from the person213.38-16.00%
Other theft213.38-27.59%
Public order173.380.00%
Robbery152.73200.00%
Drugs122.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.930.00%
Bicycle theft51.45150.00%
Vehicle crime50.80150.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.032.13%
Anti-social behaviour297.72-9.38%
Other theft294.6681.25%
Theft from the person254.6656.25%
Public order174.02-19.05%
Shoplifting162.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.5780.00%
Drugs81.45-46.67%
Robbery51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.78-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour327.5618.52%
Public order215.15-12.50%
Other theft163.38-30.43%
Theft from the person162.5733.33%
Shoplifting162.57-11.11%
Drugs152.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-44.44%
Robbery40.80100.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6632.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.610.00%
Public order244.340.00%
Other theft233.860.00%
Shoplifting183.700.00%
Drugs122.890.00%
Theft from the person121.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
April 202419
January 202417
December 202326
November 202329
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202423
December 202321
November 202329
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
May 20242
April 202426
March 20242
January 202417
December 202321
November 202325
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20249
December 202315
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
May 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202412
December 202317
November 202317
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202461
June 20241
May 20243
April 202437
March 20243
January 202434
December 202342
November 202348
October 202347
September 202366

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202420
January 202416
December 202321
November 202316
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE13 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Granville Grove
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Barnstaple Lane
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Salisbury Yard
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total11
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lewis Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Myron Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lewisham Dlr
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Silk Mills Path
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Kings Hall Mews
    Total5
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cressingham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lewisham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Mercator Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Station Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boyne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belmont Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Lee High Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Mercia Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Elder Walk
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Princes Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eliot Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pagoda Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Belmont Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Caterham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marischal Road
    Total1
    Burglary1