BIRCHAM PATH, SE4 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 2HY

BIRCHAM PATH, SE4 2HY, Lewisham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.56 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2HY, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE4 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Billingford Close with total crimes: 4

BIRCHAM PATH, SE4 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.56112.50%
Violence and sexual offences155.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.49200.00%
Public order41.80100.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4960.00%
Vehicle crime42.3933.33%
Shoplifting31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.590.00%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60-80.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.2790.91%
Shoplifting106.290.00%
Vehicle crime62.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-68.75%
Other theft41.50-20.00%
Robbery21.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.290.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Robbery41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-70.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.18-21.43%
Vehicle crime103.29233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-66.67%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.377.69%
Anti-social behaviour124.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.59-63.64%
Burglary41.2033.33%
Shoplifting41.20300.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-70.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.890.00%
Vehicle crime103.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 20245
January 20245
December 202316
November 20234
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202412
January 202421
December 202311
November 202311
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 18 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 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 202410
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 2HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Turnham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Billingford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meretone Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kelvington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Athenlay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Sartor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. St Norbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brockill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Nash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Reynolds Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Aldersford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ivydale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Frendsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brockley Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Merttins Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Joseph Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lanbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1