HOWSON ROAD, SE4 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 2AL

HOWSON ROAD, SE4 2AL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2AL, encompassing approximately 8177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE4 2AL area, explore the SE4 2AL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE4 2AL area, visit the SE4 2AL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE4 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Coulgate Street with total crimes: 5
  • Billingford Close with total crimes: 4

HOWSON ROAD, SE4 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.44-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences152.450.00%
Vehicle crime71.83250.00%
Robbery60.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7325.00%
Drugs40.61300.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Public order30.3750.00%
Shoplifting20.37-60.00%
Theft from the person20.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.690.00%
Shoplifting51.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Theft from the person40.490.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Public order20.24100.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.120.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.810.00%
Other theft121.590.00%
Shoplifting61.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.346.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.08-41.18%
Burglary71.2240.00%
Vehicle crime70.8675.00%
Robbery40.86-33.33%
Shoplifting40.49-60.00%
Other theft40.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-62.50%
Drugs20.37-60.00%
Public order20.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.080.00%
Other theft121.96100.00%
Public order101.47100.00%
Shoplifting101.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.2233.33%
Robbery60.9820.00%
Burglary50.73-44.44%
Drugs50.61150.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-50.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.036.25%
Violence and sexual offences162.080.00%
Burglary91.96200.00%
Vehicle crime81.10166.67%
Other theft60.98-45.45%
Shoplifting60.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-33.33%
Public order50.73-37.50%
Robbery50.61400.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.960.00%
Other theft111.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.350.00%
Public order81.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 202423
January 202410
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202413
January 202417
December 202316
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202412
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE4 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Turnham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Coulgate Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Billingford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mantle Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Foxwell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. St Margaret'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meretone Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Brockley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Meadows Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chalsey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Norbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brockill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Howson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Dene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wickham Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Harefield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Roundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Margaret'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Braxfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Arabin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kneller Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mallory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Frendsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brockley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harefield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1