LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, SE13 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 6LJ

LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, SE13 6LJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.04 per 1,000 population. This SE13 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 6LJ, encompassing approximately 3282 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE13 6LJ area, explore the SE13 6LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (25.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE13 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • Rushey Green with total crimes: 18
  • Rosenthal Road with total crimes: 8

LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, SE13 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5442.0425.58%
Anti-social behaviour1516.4515.38%
Criminal damage and arson124.57300.00%
Theft from the person113.66120.00%
Other theft103.35150.00%
Vehicle crime83.050.00%
Public order82.44-33.33%
Shoplifting72.440.00%
Burglary52.13150.00%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Robbery31.2250.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1313.100.00%
Public order123.960.00%
Theft from the person53.660.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6044.1842.86%
Anti-social behaviour1818.2850.00%
Shoplifting125.4833.33%
Bicycle theft103.66900.00%
Burglary103.050.00%
Drugs83.05100.00%
Other theft82.44-46.67%
Theft from the person62.44200.00%
Public order51.83-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.69-12.50%
Other theft1512.8036.36%
Public order144.5727.27%
Anti-social behaviour124.27140.00%
Vehicle crime123.66-7.69%
Burglary103.66100.00%
Shoplifting93.05-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.74-61.54%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Theft from the person21.220.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4839.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.628.33%
Vehicle crime133.96160.00%
Other theft113.96-26.67%
Public order113.3583.33%
Shoplifting113.3583.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.35-28.57%
Burglary51.52-16.67%
Robbery31.520.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4835.6514.29%
Other theft1514.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.66-50.00%
Public order62.130.00%
Burglary61.83100.00%
Shoplifting61.83-77.78%
Vehicle crime51.83-54.55%
Theft from the person31.52200.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4240.830.00%
Shoplifting2712.800.00%
Other theft158.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.570.00%
Vehicle crime114.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.350.00%
Public order62.440.00%
Bicycle theft41.830.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202443
April 202460
January 202442
December 202348
November 202348
October 202342

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202418
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202327

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202410
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE13 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Other theft5
    Public order5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rushey Green
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Rosenthal Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
  • 4. Guyscliff Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blagdon Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Silvermere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Malyons Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albacore Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Davenport Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hawstead Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Patrol Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. George Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Pleasant Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Aldworth Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Brookdale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Legge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Farley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Herron Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lewisham Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Scrooby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hamlet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bradgate Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Doggett Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Morena Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Marryfields Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Honley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1