SE4 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 2LA

SE4 2LA, Lewisham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2LA, encompassing approximately 6326 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE4 2LA 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

SE4 2LA 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.2741.67%
Violence and sexual offences162.690.00%
Public order72.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11100.00%
Other theft40.95300.00%
Theft from the person40.6333.33%
Robbery30.630.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%

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 offences167.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Theft from the person30.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

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 theft10.32-83.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.80-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour163.0060.00%
Shoplifting82.53-46.67%
Other theft61.260.00%
Public order50.95400.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-20.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.9146.67%
Shoplifting153.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-37.50%
Other theft61.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.950.00%
Burglary30.79-25.00%
Robbery30.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-62.50%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.5315.38%
Criminal damage and arson82.3714.29%
Other theft71.26600.00%
Robbery51.110.00%
Shoplifting50.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.79-37.50%
Burglary40.79-33.33%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.01-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.05-38.46%
Vehicle crime81.26166.67%
Shoplifting71.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.11-12.50%
Burglary61.1120.00%
Public order40.95-20.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.050.00%
Shoplifting61.260.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 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

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202416
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202419
January 202422
December 202315
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 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
October 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

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 2LA 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. Meretone Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Norbert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brockill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Howson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Aldersford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Braxfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Arabin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kneller Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mallory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Frendsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Brockley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brockley Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Merttins Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Joseph Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lanbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1