SE4 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 1LE

SE4 1LE, Lewisham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This SE4 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 1LE, encompassing approximately 3422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE4 1LE area, explore the SE4 1LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE4 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthurdon Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Margaret'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greatfield Close with total crimes: 2

SE4 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.75100.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.9728.57%
Vehicle crime22.63-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.39116.67%
Vehicle crime93.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6340.00%
Burglary42.05-20.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.75-25.00%
Shoplifting61.7550.00%
Burglary51.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.4666.67%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Robbery10.58-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.35-20.00%
Shoplifting42.34-33.33%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.10100.00%
Shoplifting62.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-50.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-61.54%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.060.00%
Burglary63.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202413
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arthurdon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. St Margaret'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Greatfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Peppermead Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Montague Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Chalsey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Francemary Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Slagrove Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ladywell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gillian Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Adelaide Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Roundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Margaret'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1