SE6 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 2BB

SE6 2BB, Lewisham has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.65 per 1,000 population. This SE6 2BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE6 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE6 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 2BB, encompassing approximately 8689 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE6 2BB area, explore the SE6 2BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (54.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SE6 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Plassy Road with total crimes: 10

SE6 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.6554.84%
Violence and sexual offences385.52-20.83%
Other theft94.37-18.18%
Public order91.04-18.18%
Theft from the person81.040.00%
Drugs80.92-27.27%
Shoplifting40.92-75.00%
Robbery30.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-72.73%
Burglary20.35-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.379.09%
Anti-social behaviour315.5240.91%
Shoplifting163.5760.00%
Burglary141.8416.67%
Robbery121.61100.00%
Drugs111.38120.00%
Other theft111.27-35.29%
Vehicle crime111.27-35.29%
Public order111.2737.50%
Theft from the person81.2714.29%
Bicycle theft40.92300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.7625.71%
Anti-social behaviour225.064.76%
Other theft172.5341.67%
Vehicle crime171.96112.50%
Burglary121.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.38-29.41%
Shoplifting101.38-37.50%
Public order81.15-27.27%
Theft from the person70.9216.67%
Robbery60.81200.00%
Drugs50.69-16.67%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.03-38.60%
Anti-social behaviour214.03-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.4230.77%
Shoplifting161.96-15.79%
Other theft121.84-14.29%
Public order111.3837.50%
Burglary101.2742.86%
Vehicle crime81.15700.00%
Drugs60.92100.00%
Theft from the person60.6950.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Robbery20.35-85.71%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.9111.76%
Anti-social behaviour306.560.00%
Shoplifting193.45-44.12%
Other theft142.1940.00%
Robbery141.61366.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.61116.67%
Public order81.5060.00%
Burglary70.9240.00%
Theft from the person40.81-42.86%
Drugs30.46-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-93.33%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.716.25%
Shoplifting345.87277.78%
Anti-social behaviour303.9111.11%
Vehicle crime153.4515.38%
Drugs111.73-35.29%
Other theft101.27-33.33%
Theft from the person71.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81100.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Public order50.58-37.50%
Robbery30.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour275.52-43.75%
Drugs173.11-10.53%
Other theft151.9636.36%
Vehicle crime131.7385.71%
Shoplifting91.50-64.00%
Public order81.04-33.33%
Theft from the person50.92-44.44%
Burglary50.5825.00%
Robbery40.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-57.14%
Other crime30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5624.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour486.440.00%
Shoplifting255.520.00%
Drugs192.880.00%
Public order122.190.00%
Other theft111.380.00%
Theft from the person91.270.00%
Robbery81.040.00%
Vehicle crime70.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.810.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
April 202431
January 202422
December 202321
November 202330
October 202330
September 202327
August 202348

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
April 202448
January 202444
December 202335
November 202357
October 202351
September 202348
August 202356

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202411
January 202417
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310
September 202315
August 202311

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238
August 202312

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202416
January 202410
December 202316
November 202319
October 202334
September 20239
August 202325

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 20239

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202414
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 202317
August 202319

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 20232
November 202314
October 20233
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202411
January 202417
December 20238
November 20231
October 202315
September 202313
August 20237

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 202412
December 202317
November 202313
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
October 20232
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE6 2BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Plassy Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Elmer Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Catford Broadway
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rushey Green
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morena Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Carswell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rosenthal Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bargery Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gordon Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Catford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Engleheart Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Melbourne Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Redfern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Farley Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Patrol Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Ringstead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shorndean Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Cudham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Bradgate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Holbeach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marryfields Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bowness Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Windsor Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Sangley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Jutland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1