BLESSINGTON CLOSE, SE13 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 5ED

BLESSINGTON CLOSE, SE13 5ED, Lewisham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This SE13 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 5ED, encompassing approximately 7398 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE13 5ED area, explore the SE13 5ED Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE13 5ED area, visit the SE13 5ED House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SE13 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 11
  • Eastdown Park with total crimes: 11
  • Lee High Road with total crimes: 6

BLESSINGTON CLOSE, SE13 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.1413.04%
Violence and sexual offences153.51-42.31%
Burglary62.0320.00%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Public order40.54-50.00%
Shoplifting40.54-20.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.1436.84%
Anti-social behaviour233.5121.05%
Public order83.11166.67%
Burglary51.08-16.67%
Shoplifting50.68-73.68%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Other theft20.41-77.78%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.891800.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.570.00%
Shoplifting192.570.00%
Other theft92.570.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.38-22.73%
Shoplifting72.30-78.79%
Anti-social behaviour60.95-45.45%
Other theft60.81200.00%
Drugs60.81500.00%
Burglary50.810.00%
Public order40.68-78.95%
Vehicle crime40.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3313.92106.25%
Violence and sexual offences224.46-4.35%
Public order192.97533.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.5783.33%
Burglary51.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6866.67%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.73-4.17%
Shoplifting163.11220.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime50.8166.67%
Other theft50.68-54.55%
Burglary40.68100.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.240.00%
Other theft111.890.00%
Public order61.490.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
April 202419
March 20241
January 202417
December 202322
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
April 202419
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 202319
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202419
January 20247
December 202333
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merchants Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
  • 2. Eastdown Park
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lee High Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Fludyer Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rembrandt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mercator Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Halley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Weardale Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Manor Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Abernethy Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. John Wooley Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Boone Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Church Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Belmont Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Belmont Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Lee Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. The Glebe
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Lee Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Belmont Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Caterham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gilmore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Marischal Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1