SE6 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 2BL

SE6 2BL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This SE6 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 2BL, encompassing approximately 4049 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SE6 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

SE6 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.37-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.4820.00%
Other theft61.48200.00%
Drugs41.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6277.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.9550.00%
Vehicle crime51.48-50.00%
Drugs51.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Burglary20.74-71.43%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.25-97.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4019.51566.67%
Vehicle crime109.88-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.47-50.00%
Burglary72.22133.33%
Drugs41.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-42.86%
Public order20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.3412.50%
Vehicle crime114.4557.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.72-12.50%
Shoplifting61.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Robbery20.74-33.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 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 offences1611.8514.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.98-12.50%
Public order41.73100.00%
Other theft40.99-50.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.4611.11%
Other theft82.4714.29%
Vehicle crime81.98300.00%
Shoplifting21.980.00%
Public order20.49-60.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.960.00%
Other theft72.220.00%
Public order51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 20249
January 202418
December 202316
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202440
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Orford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Allerford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Watermead Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterbank Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Primrose Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Brockman Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oldstead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Cotton Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Daneswood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bosbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Conisborough Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Melfield Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1