SE4 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 2LJ

SE4 2LJ, Lewisham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.88 per 1,000 population. This SE4 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 2LJ, encompassing approximately 4108 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE4 2LJ 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 2LJ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.886.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.8950.00%
Theft from the person72.92133.33%
Public order61.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Shoplifting30.73-40.00%
Robbery20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

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 offences1511.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.650.00%
Shoplifting51.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Theft from the person30.73200.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 theft10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.14-22.22%
Shoplifting51.70-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.2266.67%
Public order41.220.00%
Other theft40.97-42.86%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6630.77%
Shoplifting114.141000.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.68-25.00%
Other theft72.1975.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7118.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92-33.33%
Other theft40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-70.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 offences1110.95-35.29%
Vehicle crime102.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.43-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-25.00%
Shoplifting31.46-50.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.140.00%
Burglary61.950.00%
Shoplifting61.460.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202417
January 202417
December 202313
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232

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 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 2LJ 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Billingford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Athenlay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Brockley Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Nash Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kilgour Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Bartram Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Aldersford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holmesley Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Brockley Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Merttins Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Joseph Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1