OLD ROAD, SE13 5SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 5SZ

OLD ROAD, SE13 5SZ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This SE13 5SZ 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 5SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 5SZ, encompassing approximately 5711 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SE13 5SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchants Place with total crimes: 11
  • Lee High Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

OLD ROAD, SE13 5SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.38-27.78%
Burglary52.2866.67%
Other theft50.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.880.00%
Drugs40.88100.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.70300.00%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Shoplifting30.53-25.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.335.26%
Violence and sexual offences183.5012.50%
Public order53.1525.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Shoplifting40.70-80.00%
Burglary30.70-62.50%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2014.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.50171.43%
Violence and sexual offences163.336.67%
Burglary82.8014.29%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Public order40.88-33.33%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.63-16.67%
Burglary72.6375.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.230.00%
Public order61.23-57.14%
Other theft51.05150.00%
Shoplifting50.88-84.38%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3216.28113.33%
Violence and sexual offences185.6012.50%
Public order143.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.45133.33%
Vehicle crime41.2333.33%
Burglary40.7033.33%
Drugs40.7033.33%
Robbery30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other theft20.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.636.67%
Shoplifting152.80650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63-70.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5350.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.630.00%
Public order51.750.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
April 202419
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202420
January 20245
December 202332
November 202315
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 202314
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merchants Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Burglary1
  • 2. Lee High Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Fludyer Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Effingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Thornwood Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rembrandt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Foxwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Taunton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hedgley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Halley Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Weardale Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Manor Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Staplehurst Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Northbrook Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Park View Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Abernethy Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boone Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Osborn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Chalcroft Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Wolfram Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Kellerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Manor Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Dacre Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Belmont Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Lee Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Arne Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Aislibie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1