MERCATOR ROAD, SE13 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 5EN

MERCATOR ROAD, SE13 5EN, Lewisham has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This SE13 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 5EN, encompassing approximately 7828 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-36.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)

SE13 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Barnstaple Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

MERCATOR ROAD, SE13 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.14-36.54%
Anti-social behaviour224.220.00%
Other theft192.81137.50%
Public order132.43-31.58%
Theft from the person121.669.09%
Burglary111.5383.33%
Drugs61.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-37.50%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Other crime40.640.00%
Shoplifting40.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5218.2748.57%
Anti-social behaviour226.6483.33%
Public order192.81137.50%
Theft from the person112.43-8.33%
Drugs101.4166.67%
Other theft81.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.020.00%
Burglary61.02-25.00%
Shoplifting50.77-66.67%
Robbery20.64-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.763400.00%
Other theft204.470.00%
Shoplifting152.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.920.00%
Theft from the person121.530.00%
Vehicle crime101.530.00%
Public order81.280.00%
Burglary81.020.00%
Bicycle theft71.020.00%
Drugs60.890.00%
Robbery60.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.20-34.04%
Other theft153.96-21.05%
Public order121.92-42.86%
Burglary111.53120.00%
Drugs101.4125.00%
Theft from the person91.28-18.18%
Shoplifting51.15-61.54%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons40.510.00%
Robbery40.51-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.5133.33%
Other crime30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-81.82%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4720.692.17%
Public order216.00133.33%
Other theft192.6835.71%
Shoplifting132.4344.44%
Anti-social behaviour121.6671.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.5357.14%
Theft from the person111.4122.22%
Drugs81.4133.33%
Robbery71.02600.00%
Burglary50.8925.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.64200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.209.52%
Other theft145.8816.67%
Public order91.79-18.18%
Shoplifting91.1512.50%
Theft from the person91.1528.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-53.33%
Drugs60.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime50.7766.67%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.220.00%
Drugs155.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.920.00%
Other theft121.920.00%
Public order111.530.00%
Shoplifting81.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Theft from the person70.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
April 202412
January 20244
December 202312
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202420
January 202415
December 202319
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
January 20242
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202452
April 202435
March 20241
January 202431
December 202347
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 20248
January 202412
December 202321
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202415
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Barnstaple Lane
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastdown Park
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Limes Grove
    Total10
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Lewis Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Myron Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lee High Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fludyer Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rembrandt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mercator Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Halley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Lingards Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wright Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Weardale Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Manor Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. John Wooley Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Church Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Boyne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belmont Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Mercia Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Slaithwaite Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. College Park Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Belmont Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Belmont Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Caterham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gilmore Road
    Total1
    Public order1