MELBOURNE MEWS, SE6 2HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE6 2HL

MELBOURNE MEWS, SE6 2HL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.84 per 1,000 population. This SE6 2HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE6 postcode area, which has experienced 7 crimes and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE6 2HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE6 2HL, encompassing approximately 8407 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)

SE6 2HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 26
  • Engleheart Road with total crimes: 11

MELBOURNE MEWS, SE6 2HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.8436.67%
Anti-social behaviour294.8881.25%
Shoplifting173.4588.89%
Drugs122.02500.00%
Other theft111.43-26.67%
Burglary101.31-9.09%
Vehicle crime101.19-41.18%
Robbery81.19100.00%
Theft from the person50.9566.67%
Public order40.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.7511.11%
Vehicle crime173.57112.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.02-11.11%
Other theft151.9036.36%
Burglary111.78120.00%
Shoplifting91.31-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson91.07-30.77%
Public order61.07-40.00%
Robbery40.71300.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.27-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour183.21-35.71%
Shoplifting162.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.9062.50%
Other theft111.55-21.43%
Public order101.3166.67%
Vehicle crime81.19166.67%
Drugs50.95150.00%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Theft from the person30.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Robbery10.36-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.182.56%
Anti-social behaviour284.763.70%
Shoplifting163.33-46.67%
Other theft141.9075.00%
Robbery101.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1960.00%
Public order60.9550.00%
Theft from the person40.7133.33%
Vehicle crime30.48-62.50%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs20.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.0630.00%
Shoplifting304.64172.73%
Anti-social behaviour273.5742.11%
Other theft83.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.95-11.11%
Drugs60.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7125.00%
Public order40.59-55.56%
Theft from the person30.4850.00%
Burglary30.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.57-44.12%
Other theft112.260.00%
Shoplifting111.31-42.11%
Drugs101.31-33.33%
Public order91.19-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.0712.50%
Burglary51.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.48-75.00%
Robbery20.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.749.76%
Anti-social behaviour345.3554.55%
Shoplifting194.04-9.52%
Drugs152.2666.67%
Other theft111.78-31.25%
Public order101.31100.00%
Vehicle crime81.19-20.00%
Theft from the person80.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.95100.00%
Robbery60.7150.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.880.00%
Shoplifting212.620.00%
Other theft162.500.00%
Vehicle crime101.900.00%
Drugs91.190.00%
Public order51.070.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202441
January 202430
December 202327
November 202340
October 202339
September 202330
August 202345
July 202341

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202429
January 202416
December 202318
November 202328
October 202327
September 202319
August 202334
July 202322

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
September 20232
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 202310
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 20249
December 202316
November 202316
October 202330
September 202311
August 202319
July 202321

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238
September 202311
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202417
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Engleheart Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences11
  • 4. Plassy Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rushey Green
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Laleham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamlet Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marryfields Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sangley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rosenthal Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Davenport Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Patrol Place
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shorndean Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Melbourne Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carswell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Farley Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Ringstead Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Fillans Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sportsbank Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Windsor Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Redfern Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Elmer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Farley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sycamore Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Herron Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Wildfell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Morena Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bowness Road
    Total1
    Drugs1