HIGHFIELD CLOSE, SE13 6UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE13 6UJ

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, SE13 6UJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This SE13 6UJ 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 6UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE13 6UJ, encompassing approximately 5431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE13 6UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farley Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Theodore Road with total crimes: 5
  • George Lane with total crimes: 5

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, SE13 6UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.18-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour203.87-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson73.68133.33%
Burglary71.29133.33%
Vehicle crime61.29200.00%
Drugs41.10100.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Shoplifting30.5550.00%
Burglary30.55-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.87-31.25%
Other theft72.03-12.50%
Burglary61.2950.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-37.50%
Theft from the person40.920.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Robbery20.37-60.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8110.53%
Anti-social behaviour163.8723.08%
Other theft82.9514.29%
Vehicle crime81.47100.00%
Robbery51.47400.00%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Theft from the person40.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74300.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.495.56%
Anti-social behaviour133.50-7.14%
Other theft72.3916.67%
Public order41.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Drugs30.740.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.18-85.71%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.23-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour143.31-33.33%
Shoplifting72.58250.00%
Other theft61.29-25.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime30.74-50.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.1831.25%
Violence and sexual offences193.87-5.00%
Other theft83.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.47-25.00%
Public order51.10-28.57%
Burglary30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Drugs30.55-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.680.00%
Other theft102.950.00%
Vehicle crime81.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Public order71.290.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
April 202411
January 202416
December 202313
November 202314
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202421
January 202421
December 202319
November 202318
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farley Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theodore Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. George Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hither Green Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Desvignes Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Piazza
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mountfield Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brownhill Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Torridon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wellmeadow Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Springbank Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hither Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Swithun'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Beacon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Redfern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Arngask Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Radford Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ardmere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Stainton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lanier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Birdwood Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Greenwich House
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lullingstone Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Springrice Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lara Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Farley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Woodlands Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1