MERCHISTON ROAD, SE6 1SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 1SH

MERCHISTON ROAD, SE6 1SH, Lewisham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This SE6 1SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE6 postcode area, which has experienced 625 crimes and a crime rate of 11.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE6 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 1SH, encompassing approximately 7021 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 1SH area, explore the SE6 1SH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE6 1SH area, visit the SE6 1SH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE6 1SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenside Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Balloch Road with total crimes: 5

MERCHISTON ROAD, SE6 1SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.42800.00%
Drugs81.28300.00%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-70.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.710.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-85.71%
Other theft10.14-85.71%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.4212.50%
Other theft71.28250.00%
Vehicle crime71.00600.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1433.33%
Drugs30.570.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime61.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Other theft30.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43-62.50%
Burglary30.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences165.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.28-11.11%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.2742.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2825.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-42.86%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.980.00%
Vehicle crime71.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.000.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 202316
October 202320
September 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 1SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenside Close
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Balloch Road
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 4. Wentland Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Burleigh Walk
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ardfillan Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Stable Mews
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dowanhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Muncies Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Penderry Rise
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Torridon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Killearn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Braidwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Thornsbeach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bellingham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wentland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1