SE4 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 1BW

SE4 1BW, Lewisham has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.57 per 1,000 population. This SE4 1BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE4 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE4 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 1BW, encompassing approximately 2518 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE4 1BW area, explore the SE4 1BW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE4 1BW area, visit the SE4 1BW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE4 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Cross with total crimes: 8
  • Parkfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Tanner'S Hill with total crimes: 7

SE4 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.577.69%
Anti-social behaviour115.56-45.00%
Drugs84.370.00%
Shoplifting83.18166.67%
Other theft73.18133.33%
Burglary72.7875.00%
Vehicle crime62.78200.00%
Theft from the person42.38-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Public order21.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2029.3853.85%
Violence and sexual offences137.94-27.78%
Theft from the person95.16350.00%
Drugs83.57300.00%
Public order63.18100.00%
Burglary42.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Other theft31.19-57.14%
Shoplifting31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour137.1544.44%
Vehicle crime75.16133.33%
Other theft72.78-41.67%
Burglary52.78-28.57%
Shoplifting41.99-50.00%
Public order31.59-40.00%
Theft from the person21.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Drugs20.79-66.67%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.3316.67%
Other theft128.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.76-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson93.57200.00%
Shoplifting83.5760.00%
Burglary73.18-12.50%
Drugs62.78200.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Theft from the person31.1950.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.61-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour137.150.00%
Burglary85.1633.33%
Public order53.180.00%
Shoplifting51.9925.00%
Other theft31.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-50.00%
Theft from the person21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.79-66.67%

In November 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 offences1929.7872.73%
Anti-social behaviour137.5430.00%
Other theft75.16-41.67%
Burglary62.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3850.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Shoplifting41.990.00%
Drugs41.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.59-57.14%
Theft from the person31.190.00%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1227.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.370.00%
Vehicle crime73.970.00%
Drugs62.780.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Shoplifting41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Theft from the person31.590.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202418
January 202421
December 202318
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE4 1BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Cross
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parkfield Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Tanner'S Hill
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Alpha Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clare Road
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chestnut Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lloyd Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Barriedale
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Manor Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Florence Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Oscar Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lucas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Francis Harvey Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ashby Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Vulcan Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laurie Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Friendly Street Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Millmark Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nursery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Malpas Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Shardeloes Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Lewisham Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Luxmore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Brindley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. St Donatt'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mulberry Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Theft from the person1