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

Overview of Crime in SE4 2AU

HOWSON ROAD, SE4 2AU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2AU, encompassing approximately 7717 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SE4 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Turnham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beecroft Lane with total crimes: 5

HOWSON ROAD, SE4 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2011.76%
Anti-social behaviour172.4621.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.2075.00%
Public order70.91250.00%
Vehicle crime50.91150.00%
Theft from the person40.6533.33%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other theft30.39200.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.26-33.33%
Burglary20.26100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Theft from the person30.39200.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.26-90.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.07-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour172.3354.55%
Other theft102.2042.86%
Shoplifting81.30-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.04-12.50%
Public order50.91150.00%
Burglary20.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.595.56%
Shoplifting152.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.94-35.29%
Vehicle crime81.4360.00%
Other theft71.04-36.36%
Burglary50.91-16.67%
Robbery30.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-62.50%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4028.57%
Anti-social behaviour172.3388.89%
Other theft112.20266.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.430.00%
Burglary61.040.00%
Drugs60.78200.00%
Robbery50.780.00%
Shoplifting50.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.65-44.44%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.16-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour91.81-30.77%
Vehicle crime91.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.17-20.00%
Shoplifting71.0416.67%
Burglary60.9150.00%
Public order40.78-42.86%
Other theft30.52-66.67%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 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 offences1910.1118.75%
Anti-social behaviour132.4662.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.680.00%
Other theft91.3080.00%
Public order71.17250.00%
Shoplifting60.9150.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-40.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.300.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.650.00%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 202418
January 202419
December 202318
November 202314
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 202415
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202417
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Turnham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Beecroft Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Billingford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Margaret'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meretone Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Norbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brockill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Howson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Nash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Aldersford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Roundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Margaret'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Braxfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Arabin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kneller Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mallory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Frendsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Brockley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1