SE4 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 2BU

SE4 2BU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2BU, encompassing approximately 6396 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE4 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

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

SE4 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.50-20.00%
Public order61.2550.00%
Theft from the person60.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Shoplifting40.63100.00%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Theft from the person40.63300.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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 theft10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.2266.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.350.00%
Vehicle crime72.190.00%
Shoplifting61.0920.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences147.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.19-35.71%
Vehicle crime71.41-12.50%
Burglary51.0966.67%
Shoplifting50.780.00%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-33.33%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.5075.00%
Vehicle crime82.19-20.00%
Other theft51.2566.67%
Shoplifting50.78-37.50%
Burglary30.78-50.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-57.14%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.016.67%
Vehicle crime102.50233.33%
Shoplifting81.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.25-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.25-22.22%
Burglary61.09100.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Public order30.47-40.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.720.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202414
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202415
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Turnham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Beecroft Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Howson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Nash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bartram Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Roundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Margaret'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Braxfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Arabin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kneller Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Darfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brockley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bearstead Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sevenoaks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brockley Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1