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

Overview of Crime in SE6 2HL

MELBOURNE MEWS, SE6 2HL, Lewisham has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.41 per 1,000 population. This SE6 2HL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-37.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE6 2HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Rushey Green with total crimes: 18

MELBOURNE MEWS, SE6 2HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.4146.88%
Anti-social behaviour235.59-37.84%
Shoplifting142.74133.33%
Other theft81.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.95700.00%
Burglary70.95600.00%
Robbery70.83133.33%
Drugs60.8320.00%
Public order60.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.7133.33%
Theft from the person40.48-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.8027.59%
Violence and sexual offences324.40-21.95%
Other theft93.81-18.18%
Public order91.07125.00%
Theft from the person71.0740.00%
Shoplifting60.83-64.71%
Drugs50.71-58.33%
Robbery30.59-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.36-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

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 offences3916.060.00%
Shoplifting304.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.570.00%
Other theft83.210.00%
Vehicle crime80.950.00%
Drugs60.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202437
April 202429
January 202416
December 202318
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202412
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 202417
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202432
April 202441
January 202430
December 202327
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202417
January 20249
December 202316
November 202316
October 202330

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Rushey Green
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rosenthal Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary3
  • 5. Plassy Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Farley Mews
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sportsbank Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carswell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Elmer Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Davenport Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Patrol Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Engleheart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Sangley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Jutland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Redfern Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Farley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Fillans Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cudham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Herron Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Scrooby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hamlet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Morena Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ringstead Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Marryfields Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bowness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Culverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Melbourne Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Honley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1