SE4 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 2JB

SE4 2JB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2JB, encompassing approximately 5347 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE4 2JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Turnham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Beecroft Lane with total crimes: 5

SE4 2JB 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.5918.75%
Anti-social behaviour153.5525.00%
Public order72.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31150.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Theft from the person40.75100.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.990.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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 theft10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.29-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour163.1877.78%
Shoplifting52.99-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.9425.00%
Other theft40.94-42.86%
Public order40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2229.41%
Shoplifting114.111000.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.06-43.75%
Other theft71.6840.00%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-62.50%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.2230.77%
Anti-social behaviour163.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9914.29%
Other theft51.500.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-66.67%
Burglary30.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences138.60-18.75%
Vehicle crime92.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.68-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.500.00%
Burglary31.31-40.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting20.37-60.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.430.00%
Burglary51.310.00%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202417
January 202422
December 202317
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202416
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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 2JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Meretone Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Athenlay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. St Norbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brockill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Howson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Nash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Aldersford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kneller Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mallory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Frendsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brockley Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Merttins Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Joseph Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lanbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1